Plug and Play Tech Center, established in 2006, is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations. Based in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in 22 locations worldwide, the company runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, fostering collaboration between major corporations and high-quality startups. These programs span sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, IoT, Brand & Retail, Mobility, and Health & Wellness, among others. Plug and Play invests in seed, angel, and Series A rounds, with a focus on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Since inception, their startup community has raised over $9 billion in venture funding, with notable success stories including Dropbox, PayPal, and LendingClub.
Managing Partner of Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation
Saeed Amidi
CEO
Davis Auksmuksts
Principal, Ventures and Director, Fintech
Thomas Bigagli
Partner
Wade Bitaraf
Founder, Energy and Sustainability
Kieran Borrett
Director, United Kingdom
Kristi Choi
Operating Partner
Matthew Claxton
Partner and Global Director of Sustainability
Alex Cobos
Director, Mexico
Dana Diefendorf
Investor
Tarek Elessawi
Principal
Garnett Ge
Ventures Associate, Cross Border
Eugenio Gonzalez JD
Partner
Omer Gozen Ph.D
Partner
Gemma Guilera
Senior Partner Success Manager
Aziz El Hachem
North Africa Director
Karima El Hakim
Country Director - Egypt
Jackie Hernandez
Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships and Founding Member
Andrea Sanchez
Director
Salim Laouiti
Fintech Associate
Tanya Ma
Ventures Associate, Brand and Retail
Alireza Masrour
General Partner
Javier Megias
Managing Partner, EMEA VC Fund
Omeed Mehrinfar
Managing Partner, Middle-East
Kevin Parakkattu
Partner
Blanca Ribas Pombo
Investor
Julianne Roseman
Principal - Digital Health Ventures
Alex Roudi
Managing Partner, San Diego
Michelle Shi
Senior Venture Associate
Noorjit Sidhu
Ventures Associate
Kohei Suzuki
Associate
Erena Estellés Tatay
Ventures Analyst
Alexander Tran
Partner
Philippe Vincent
Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO
Carolin Wais
Partner
Kevin Withstandley
Senior Director, Partner Success
Claire Xiong
Director
Vanessa Yang
Investor, Plug and Play Investment
Ivan Zgomba
Partner, Ventures
Chen Zhao
Managing Partner, China and Senior Technology Analyst
Lindsay Lebahn
Senior Program Manager and Director
Past deals in Amsterdam
Cooper Pet Care
Seed Round in 2023
Cooper Pet Care is a mobile pet care platform based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that offers a wide range of healthcare services for cats and dogs. Launched in 2022, the platform allows pet owners to schedule video consultations with certified veterinarians seven days a week, providing faster access than traditional vet clinics. It features an intelligent symptom checker designed to assess pets' health issues, determine their severity, and advise whether a veterinary visit is necessary. Cooper Pet Care aims to deliver efficient and transparent veterinary care, along with pet insurance options, to help pet owners ensure the well-being and sustainability of their pets' lives.
SwipeGuide
Venture Round in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V. is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for creating and sharing visual step-by-step instructions. Founded in 2015, the platform targets the manufacturing sector, providing mobile-first frontline training and job tools. Users can easily design, edit, and publish instructional content, which can be accessed through mobile apps and websites. This solution aims to enhance the instruction experience while reducing the reliance on paper and minimizing customer service costs, all without requiring extensive knowledge of instructional design or technical writing.
SwipeGuide
Series B in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V. is a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for creating and sharing visual step-by-step instructions. Founded in 2015, the platform targets the manufacturing sector, providing mobile-first frontline training and job tools. Users can easily design, edit, and publish instructional content, which can be accessed through mobile apps and websites. This solution aims to enhance the instruction experience while reducing the reliance on paper and minimizing customer service costs, all without requiring extensive knowledge of instructional design or technical writing.
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