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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.

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http://mexico.plugandplaytechcenter.com
http://plugandplayaccelerator.com/fintech
http://plugandplayspain.es
http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com
https://crunchbase.com/organization/plug-and-play
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https://linkedin.com/company/plug-and-play-ventures-mexico
https://pitchbook.com/profiles/investor/54172-81
https://signal.nfx.com/firms/plug-and-play
https://twitter.com/pnpfintech
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440 N. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US

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 Google Glass

Senseye

Series A in 2021
Senseye, Inc. develops a smart contact lens that non-invasively records information from a human user. The company’s contact lens infers human emotions, thoughts, health states, and mental states to help with market research, disease diagnoses, and early disease detection (strokes and heart attacks) aspects. It serves industrial, professional, and health applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Lumenora

Seed Round in 2017
Lumenora are an augmented reality platform with custom optics that allow for multi-functional app development and a compact design. They have partnered with Genesis Development Collaborative to bring higher resolution and multi-user interaction.

Skelmet

Seed Round in 2016
There are 7.4 billion unique people in the world, but why are all glasses, sunglasses, helmets one-size-fits all Skelmet is redefining the wearables industry with 3D Fit technology that combines state of the art 3D scanning with 3D printing to automatically measure, design, and produce custom head-worn products. The most recent product the company launched - the Falcon I bespoke sport sunglasses are the world's first true custom fit sport sunglasses, guaranteed to fit perfectly. Whether for a runner, a cyclist, or an outdoorsman, they are the lightest (17g) and best anti-fog sunglasses, engineered to give the best performance and protection.

popSlate

Convertible Note in 2014
popSlate Media, Inc. specializes in a smart digital case designed for mobile phones, featuring an always-on ePaper screen on the back. This innovative product allows users to easily display images from various sources, including their photo gallery, camera, friends, dedicated artist channels, and Instagram. Based in San Francisco, California, popSlate enhances personalization by enabling users to showcase their favorite images at any time, making it a unique accessory in the mobile technology market.

Replica Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Replica Labs is a technology company focused on transforming everyday smartphones into high-quality 3D scanners through advanced computer vision techniques. Its flagship product, Rendor, allows users to easily digitize objects and environments, democratizing access to 3D scanning capabilities. By developing software that harnesses the power of mobile devices, Replica Labs aims to make three-dimensional scanning accessible to a broader audience, enhancing the way individuals and businesses interact with digital representations of the physical world.

Zoomvy

Series A in 2014
Zoomvy is the first of its kind mobile co-browsing solution that people can use to shop together, watch videos together and interact live

Meograph

Angel Round in 2013
Meograph, Inc. operates a platform designed to create multimedia stories on the Web, integrating video, audio, images, text, links, maps, and timelines. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company serves media organizations, educational institutions, and individual storytellers. In addition to its storytelling platform, Meograph has developed an augmented reality application that converts 2D video into 3D models, allowing users to bring their micro-expressions into augmented and virtual reality experiences using standard devices like smartphones and webcams.

Glassy Pro

Angel Round in 2012
Glassy Pro is a start-up that merges technology with action sports, focusing on enhancing performance for surfers. The company has created a wearable device and a mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. Their flagship product, a smartwatch designed specifically for surfers, tracks various metrics to help users improve their skills. The device records activity data, including GPS positioning, wave count, and speed, while also providing notifications about optimal surfing conditions. By offering detailed analytics of each surfing session, Glassy Pro enables surfers to gain valuable insights and enhance their overall experience on the water.

StyleTech

Seed Round in 2012
StyleTech is an online fitting room that makes shopping for prescription glasses and sunglasses fun and convenient. Using a 3D model of the customer's face (from a standard webcam), StyleTech virtually tries on every pair of glasses in a few seconds and provides personalized recommendations based on simulated fit and style preferences.