Clayton Bryan

Transparent Collective is a group of diverse operators increasing the number of Black, Latinx, and womxn entrepreneurs succeeding in venture-backed tech. Based on our shared experiences, we provide a hyper-personalized playbook that enables these founders to access capital, connections, and community.

Transparent Collective is a group of diverse operators increasing the number of Black, Latinx, and womxn entrepreneurs succeeding in venture-backed tech. Based on our shared experiences, we provide a hyper-personalized playbook that enables these founders to access capital, connections, and community.

500 Global is a venture capital firm with over $2.7B in Assets Under Management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 80 countries. Our portfolio includes 51 companies valued at over $1 billion and 140 companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 15 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

Transparent Collective is a group of diverse operators increasing the number of Black, Latinx, and womxn entrepreneurs succeeding in venture-backed tech. Based on our shared experiences, we provide a hyper-personalized playbook that enables these founders to access capital, connections, and community.

Transparent Collective is a group of diverse operators increasing the number of Black, Latinx, and womxn entrepreneurs succeeding in venture-backed tech. Based on our shared experiences, we provide a hyper-personalized playbook that enables these founders to access capital, connections, and community.

We back the best university and recent alumni founders — like Cursor, Dandy, RapidSOS, and Shield AI — with a network of investors, mentors, and their first check.