Does 500 Startups pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, 500 Startups employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at 500 Startups. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at 500 Startups?

65% of 500 Startups employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated 500 Startups 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at 500 Startups?

Program Manager (4) , Associate (3) , Operations (3) , Summer Associate (3) , Entrepreneur In Residence (2) , Intern (2) , Software Engineer (2) , Summer Analyst (2) , Venture Partner (2)

What are the pros of working at 500 Startups according to real employee reviews?

"Team culture is amazing and nothing like the usual." ((in 9 reviews)); "Global team, opportunities to work around the world." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good Salary" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great people in the team" ((in 4 reviews)); "exposed to global teams and work" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at 500 Startups according to real employee reviews?

"Poor structure and poor upper management." ((in 4 reviews))

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5.0

6 Oct 2020

Research intern

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Pros

Collaborative environment, high trust, high responsibilities

Cons

Less structure in a self-starter environment

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5.0

20 Jul 2025

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

An inspiring workplace with amazing colleagues and a progressive culture that fosters growth.

Cons

No real cons in my opinion

3.0

2 Nov 2025

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice people, chill environment, good work life balance

Cons

Lacking leadership, turnovers, low salary

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