Plug and Play Tech Center

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.

Neda Amidi

President

Amir Amidi

Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Practice

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Davis Auksmuksts

Principal, Ventures and Director, Fintech

Thomas Bigagli

Partner

Wade Bitaraf

Co-Founder

Kieran Borrett

Director, United Kingdom

Jeff Chien

Senior Vice President, China Partnership

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

Li Shing

International Operations Associate

Noorjit Sidhu

Ventures Associate

Kohei Suzuki

Associate

Erena Estellés Tatay

Ventures Analyst

Pouya Tehranian

Director, Brand and Retail

Alexander Tran

Partner

Philippe Vincent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Carolin Wais

Partner

Connie Weisman

Co-Founder, Cleveland and Director, Plug and Play Enterprise 2.0

Kevin Withstandley

Vice President, 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 founded in 2022 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, that offers a variety of health care services for cats and dogs. The platform allows pet owners to schedule video consultations with certified veterinarians at their convenience, providing access to licensed vets through chat or video calls seven days a week. Cooper Pet Care also features an intelligent symptom checker that helps identify potential health issues in pets, gauge their severity, and determine if further veterinary attention is necessary. By combining efficient service delivery with transparent pet insurance options, the platform aims to support pet owners in ensuring the long-term health and well-being of their animals.

SwipeGuide

Venture Round in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in developing a cloud platform that allows users to create, edit, publish, and share visual step-by-step instructions through mobile apps and websites. The company's software is designed for the manufacturing sector, focusing on mobile-first frontline training and visual job tools. SwipeGuide enables users to design their own instructions without needing extensive knowledge in instructional design or technical writing, thereby improving instruction experiences and reducing customer service costs and paper waste.

SwipeGuide

Series B in 2021
SwipeGuide B.V., founded in 2015 and based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in developing a cloud platform that allows users to create, edit, publish, and share visual step-by-step instructions through mobile apps and websites. The company's software is designed for the manufacturing sector, focusing on mobile-first frontline training and visual job tools. SwipeGuide enables users to design their own instructions without needing extensive knowledge in instructional design or technical writing, thereby improving instruction experiences and reducing customer service costs and paper waste.
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