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

Nick Daley

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

Andy Toth

Investment Director

Phillip Vincent

Managing Partner, East Asia

Fan Wen

Associate

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China

Past deals in Alberta

Syantra

Series A in 2022
Syantra is a precision healthcare company that focuses on the commercialization of breast cancer detection blood tests.

Envio Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Envio Systems develops cloud-based building technologies for existing commercial buildings. It offers BASE, a building management software that helps property owners and managers to overcome technical barriers to energy efficiency upgrades; and CUBE, which enables users to find qualified professionals to install and connect digital controls and sensors in buildings. Matthew Standish, Reza Alaghehband, and Rodolfo del Valle founded Envio Systems on November 15, 2013. It has its headquarters in Calgary in Canada.

Bodiometer

Seed Round in 2016
Physio4D provides a vision-based upfront assessment tool, an intelligent exercise recommendation portal, and an interactive compliance tracking app that facilitates automation of exercise instruction and tracking in an accurate, data-driven, and engaging way. Physio4D is also a motion-tracking system that allows clinicians to assess joint mobility of patients and save time. Physio4D was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.