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 Florida

Ridendock

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Ridendock is a company that specializes in providing electric vehicles for rent, alongside a network of innovative charging stations designed for electric and robotic personal mobility devices. Founded in 2017 and based in Miami, Florida, Ridendock aims to integrate personal transportation into residential environments. The company's docking stations, developed in collaboration with renowned design firm Pininfarina, are exclusively distributed in leading residential rental apartments. This unique approach not only enhances the amenities offered to residents but also generates additional revenue for property owners. By offering beautifully designed docking solutions and light electric vehicles, Ridendock facilitates on-demand personal mobility while helping residents reduce their monthly transportation costs.

VIA

Seed Round in 2021
VIA Global Ventures, Inc. is an online marketplace founded in 2017 and based in Key Biscayne, Florida, that connects professionals with short-term onsite work opportunities at companies. The platform facilitates projects in various areas, including strategy, business development, marketing, financial analytics, and process improvement. VIA emerged from a project at Stanford University in 2016 and aims to effectively allocate talent globally, fostering connections between skilled individuals and innovative organizations. With operations in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Europe, VIA seeks to enhance career advancement and industry exploration for professionals while assisting companies in achieving their strategic goals.

Secberus

Seed Round in 2020
Secberus, Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in cloud security technologies. Founded in 2017, it offers a platform called SECBERUS, which focuses on real-time cloud security posture management (CSPM) and compliance reporting. This platform allows organizations to audit and enforce their security configurations across various public cloud environments. Secberus provides enterprises and managed security service providers with tools to manage cloud risk effectively, supporting a continuous adaptive risk and trust assessment strategy. By embedding security and compliance into the continuous integration and deployment pipeline, the platform helps clients reduce instances of cloud misconfiguration and enhances their overall security posture. The company was established by experienced entrepreneurs in cloud security, aiming to increase confidence in cloud computing for businesses.

Richr

Venture Round in 2020
Richr provides a commission-free one-stop-shop homeownership experience by providing title, insurance, and loans with zero real estate commission fees.

Ximpatico

Convertible Note in 2019
Ximpatico is a robotics company.

finally

Seed Round in 2019
Back Office is a technology-based company that helps small businesses by automating their bookkeeping and accounting. It is a one-stop source for building a strong and vital company back office. Small and medium-sized businesses looking for administrative and operations services, including on-demand experts and back-office personnel turn to them for help succeeding with their businesses each and every day. Back Office.co was founded in 2018 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.