Plug and Play

Plug and Play, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a business accelerator and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. The firm runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs annually, connecting startups with corporate partners and investors to foster collaboration and growth. Plug and Play's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including fintech, health and wellness, travel, cybersecurity, and sustainability, allowing it to support diverse startups from any country. The firm provides various resources, including funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities, and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Plug and Play has a strong track record, having helped numerous startups secure over $9 billion in funding since its inception. Its programs aim to refine business models and facilitate introductions to potential investors, ultimately contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Gabriela Dow

Co-Founder and Partner

Matt Helmers

Director of Strategy and Innovation

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Marc Steiner

General Counsel

Jupe Tan

Managing Partner, Asia Pacific & Senior Vice President, Global Operations

Phillip Vincent

Managing Partner, East Asia

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China

Past deals in CleanTech

BluumBio

Convertible Note in 2021
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ClimateTrade

Convertible Note in 2021
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ClimateTrade

Seed Round in 2020
ClimateTrade is a blockchain-based trading platform. Their vision is to be the most disruptive and exponential fintech company in the environmental sector to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on the client. They have built an ecosystem where companies and consumers can easily offset their carbon footprint and also invest in green financial products, disruptive technologies, and projects that aim to tackle climate change.

EMAGIN

Convertible Note in 2019
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Turing Enterprises

Seed Round in 2018
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Vitesy

Venture Round in 2016
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