500 Startups Brings Back Its PreMoney Conference on the Future of Venture Capital in Miami

Save the Date: December 1, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--500 Startups, one of the most active global early stage venture capital firms, is hosting its popular PreMoney conference in Miami on December 1st, 2021. The in-person, one-day event will gather LPs, fund managers, investors and angels to discuss disruptive strategies, models and technologies in venture capital.

Since 2013, PreMoney has served as a forum for more than 2,000 investors in cities like San Francisco, Miami and Hong Kong to make connections and learn about the latest industry insights. Notable speakers have included Ann Miura-Ko (Floodgate), Aileen Lee (Cowboy Ventures), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), Charles Hudson (Precursor Ventures), Miriam Rivera (Ulu Ventures), Aydin Senkut (Felicis Ventures), Mark Suster (Upfront) and Hans Tung (GGV Capital).

“We are thrilled to be able to gather once again in person, and offer investors a platform to network and gain valuable insights in a post-Covid-19 world,” says Christine Tsai, CEO and Founding Partner of 500 Startups.

An early believer in the city’s diverse innovation ecosystem, 500 is bringing PreMoney for the second time to Miami. The firm has maintained a presence in the city since 2015, when it first ran a growth accelerator program for startups. It later partnered with the Miami Downtown Development Authority, the City of Miami, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Visa to operate its signature founder bootcamps and VC Unlocked programs.

Founders who graduated from the programs report employing more than 600 people, creating upwards of an estimated $22 million in local economic impact to date.

About 500 Startups

500 Startups is one of the most active global early stage venture capital firms, with a mission to uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship. Since its inception in 2010, 500 Startups has invested in over 2,500 companies across 77 countries. Its 140-plus team members are located in more than 17 countries to support 500 Startups' global portfolio. Notable investments include Credit Karma, Canva, Talkdesk, Intercom, GitLab, Grab and Bukalapak.

500 Startups also helps develop innovation ecosystems by partnering with governments and foundations to build tailored accelerator programs, and with corporations to facilitate relationships with startups. We also train investors through educational programs. 500 Startups has run more than 60 growth and accelerator programs for over 1,500 startups worldwide.

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