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 Poland

Nethone

Series A in 2021
Nethone is a cybersecurity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on preventing fraud in remote transactions, particularly in online payment channels. Founded in 2016 by a team of data scientists, security experts, and business executives, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to detect and eliminate fraudulent activities, such as card-not-present fraud and account takeovers. By deep profiling online users, Nethone enables merchants to understand their customers better, ultimately enhancing the user experience and reducing friction during transactions. This risk management tool not only helps businesses protect themselves from unauthorized activities but also contributes to higher conversion rates and improved customer retention, allowing companies to develop their services more effectively.

symmetrical.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Symmetrical Labs Sp. z o.o. develops financial software solutions for partners and investors. The company’s solutions allow partners to instantly deliver the right credit to their clients and employees; and institutional investors to slash client acquisition costs and provide financing directly to the end-users at a scale. The company is based in Warsaw, Poland.

symmetrical.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Symmetrical Labs Sp. z o.o. develops financial software solutions for partners and investors. The company’s solutions allow partners to instantly deliver the right credit to their clients and employees; and institutional investors to slash client acquisition costs and provide financing directly to the end-users at a scale. The company is based in Warsaw, Poland.

FLYR

Series A in 2017
FLYR, Inc. specializes in developing advanced travel planning and booking services for the airline industry. The company offers a comprehensive revenue management platform that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance performance and modernize the e-commerce experience. Its FusionRM platform aggregates data from various sources to forecast user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies and improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing and tailored offers. The Cirrus Business Intelligence™ Platform provides airlines with critical insights for informed decision-making, facilitating automation and effective revenue maximization. Founded in 2012 and originally named Hubskip, Inc., FLYR is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland.

FLYR

Series A in 2017
FLYR, Inc. specializes in developing advanced travel planning and booking services for the airline industry. The company offers a comprehensive revenue management platform that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance performance and modernize the e-commerce experience. Its FusionRM platform aggregates data from various sources to forecast user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies and improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing and tailored offers. The Cirrus Business Intelligence™ Platform provides airlines with critical insights for informed decision-making, facilitating automation and effective revenue maximization. Founded in 2012 and originally named Hubskip, Inc., FLYR is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland.

dr Poket

Venture Round in 2016
dr Poket Sp. z o.o. develops and markets telemedicine solutions that help users to take the right drug in the right dosage at the right time. The company’s application provides direct communication between the patients and their caregivers; finds how particular the medicine affects driving skills, pregnancy, and breastfeeding; and finds medicine interactions with alcohol. It also provides PILLBOX, an electronic pills dispenser. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Gdansk, Poland.

FLYR

Seed Round in 2016
FLYR, Inc. specializes in developing advanced travel planning and booking services for the airline industry. The company offers a comprehensive revenue management platform that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance performance and modernize the e-commerce experience. Its FusionRM platform aggregates data from various sources to forecast user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies and improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing and tailored offers. The Cirrus Business Intelligence™ Platform provides airlines with critical insights for informed decision-making, facilitating automation and effective revenue maximization. Founded in 2012 and originally named Hubskip, Inc., FLYR is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland.

FLYR

Seed Round in 2014
FLYR, Inc. specializes in developing advanced travel planning and booking services for the airline industry. The company offers a comprehensive revenue management platform that leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to enhance performance and modernize the e-commerce experience. Its FusionRM platform aggregates data from various sources to forecast user demand, enabling airlines to optimize pricing strategies and improve customer experiences through dynamic pricing and tailored offers. The Cirrus Business Intelligence™ Platform provides airlines with critical insights for informed decision-making, facilitating automation and effective revenue maximization. Founded in 2012 and originally named Hubskip, Inc., FLYR is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Kraków, Poland.