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.

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440 N. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, US

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

Kiswana Browne

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

Phillip Vincent

Managing Partner, East Asia

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China

Past deals in North America

Drift Bio

Pre Seed Round in 2021

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Swiftly

Series A in 2020

Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions to enhance public transportation systems. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Swiftly develops a platform designed to unify transit data across various departments and stakeholders, integrating seamlessly with existing transit hardware. The platform offers a range of services, including real-time passenger information, transit operations data, and historical analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve urban mobility, service reliability, and overall transit system performance. Its technology is utilized by transportation agencies in over 50 cities, benefiting millions of riders daily. Originally established as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016.

Just Insure

Seed Round in 2020

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Alba

Seed Round in 2018

Alba is a Chile-based company that operates an application designed to connect families with vetted and trained babysitters across Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. The platform allows parents to specify their childcare needs, review recommended profiles, and communicate with candidates before making a selection. Families can reserve a babysitter and complete payments through the app. Alba aims to enhance the childcare experience by providing a quick matching service, typically within 15 minutes, and ensuring that caregivers are professionally trained. The company emphasizes safety and reliability by offering a 24/7 support team, commercial liability insurance, and features that enable real-time monitoring of care sessions, including text updates and GPS tracking. Through these services, Alba seeks to provide peace of mind to parents while ensuring a high-quality experience for both children and caregivers.

Swiftly

Venture Round in 2017

Swiftly

Seed Round in 2016

FitPay

Seed Round in 2016

FitPay, Inc. develops contactless payment platform based on wearable devices. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of May 23, 2017, FitPay, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Nxt-ID, Inc. As of September 9, 2019, FitPay, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Garmin International, Inc.

Places

Seed Round in 2016

Places offers an online platform that enables its users to list, search, find, buy, and sell residential properties. It provides its services in Willow Glen, San Jose, Mountain View, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Palo Alto. Places offers tools that enable its customers to schedule visits to properties online. It also provides advisory services and assistance in the purchasing process. Places was founded in 2015 and is based in San Jose California.

OpenSilo

Seed Round in 2013

OpenSilo was founded by Param Vora and Ankur Patel in June 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.