Covid-19

In the midst of much uncertainty, our approach provided a useful framework for evaluating opportunities in different sectors.

The pandemic has challenged companies and whole industries, so it is truly encouraging to see thousands of entrepreneurs--real hustlers--rise up to the challenge.

We developed the following framework for evaluating the impact that COVID-19 has had on different sectors, with a focus on the nature and the duration of the impact. 

Diversity not only fosters an equitable environment and sparks innovation, but it’s good for business. Data show that diverse teams produce higher returns than homogeneous ones.

We surveyed investors in our community to find out how COVID-19 will change the early-stage investment climate.

Guest Post: The following post is a sponsored guest post by Nik Adhia, Senior Director of Global Operations, Oracle for Startups. All views and opinions represented in this post are the views and opinions of Oracle for Startups and do not represent those of 500 Startups or any of its staff or affiliates.

Many of our global portfolio companies are dedicating resources and time to be part of the solution to the COVID-19 crisis.