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 of Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation

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

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

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 3D Printing

Simplifyber

Series A in 2025
Simplifyber is a manufacturer focused on transforming the apparel industry by introducing sustainable advanced manufacturing techniques. By employing a proprietary additive manufacturing process that utilizes biomaterial formulas, the company creates fully biodegradable clothing and soft goods, including shoes and accessories. This innovative approach replaces traditional sewing methods with a chemistry-based assembly, significantly reducing waste, carbon emissions, and water pollution associated with conventional garment production. Simplifyber aims to modernize the outdated factory system of fashion, promoting a more environmentally friendly and efficient method of manufacturing that aligns with sustainability goals.

Avatar Medical

Seed Round in 2024
AVATAR MEDICAL specializes in developing a virtual reality platform that creates 3D patient avatars from medical images. This innovative technology assists surgeons in visualizing complex medical data, evaluating surgical options, and enhancing training for medical fellows. By providing accurate and interactive representations of patients, the platform enables clinicians to better comprehend critical clinical information, ultimately improving the decision-making process in surgical planning. Additionally, AVATAR MEDICAL's approach fosters greater engagement with patients, allowing them to better understand their medical conditions and treatment options.

Mantle

Convertible Note in 2023
Mantle Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in advanced metal 3D printing technology. Established in 2017, the company focuses on producing high-resolution parts for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design. Mantle's offerings include a platform that utilizes additive technology, known as TrueShape, which enables the production of finished parts, as well as a set of enterprise blockchain development products through a blockchain as a service model. By providing precision parts, Mantle significantly reduces the time and cost associated with creating production-grade tools, molds, and dies, thereby meeting the needs of tool manufacturers, tool makers, and original equipment manufacturers.

Showroom Global

Convertible Note in 2023
Showroom Global helps to build 3D Store without coding or design experience.

SphereCube

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SphereCube specializes in the production of high-performance composite material components using advanced three-dimensional printing technology. The company eliminates the need for molds and reduces environmental impact by minimizing composite processing waste. SphereCube's innovative approach allows for the creation of customized components with specific mechanical strengths unattainable through traditional additive manufacturing processes. Their offerings include the use of thermoset resins and thermal laser-cutting options, enabling printing companies to fabricate complex composite objects without geometric limitations. Customers can easily reach SphereCube through phone, email, or an application form for tailored solutions to their needs.

Avatar Medical

Seed Round in 2022
AVATAR MEDICAL specializes in developing a virtual reality platform that creates 3D patient avatars from medical images. This innovative technology assists surgeons in visualizing complex medical data, evaluating surgical options, and enhancing training for medical fellows. By providing accurate and interactive representations of patients, the platform enables clinicians to better comprehend critical clinical information, ultimately improving the decision-making process in surgical planning. Additionally, AVATAR MEDICAL's approach fosters greater engagement with patients, allowing them to better understand their medical conditions and treatment options.

Simplifyber

Seed Round in 2022
Simplifyber is a manufacturer focused on transforming the apparel industry by introducing sustainable advanced manufacturing techniques. By employing a proprietary additive manufacturing process that utilizes biomaterial formulas, the company creates fully biodegradable clothing and soft goods, including shoes and accessories. This innovative approach replaces traditional sewing methods with a chemistry-based assembly, significantly reducing waste, carbon emissions, and water pollution associated with conventional garment production. Simplifyber aims to modernize the outdated factory system of fashion, promoting a more environmentally friendly and efficient method of manufacturing that aligns with sustainability goals.

Yunyao Shenwei

Seed Round in 2022
Yunyao Shenwei is a laser additive manufacturing technology and equipment developer with printing services and research cooperation. They also provide technical and equipment support for industrial upgrading in advanced laser manufacturing. process development, product industrialization, and mass production.

Virtonomy

Seed Round in 2021
Virtonomy GmbH specializes in clinical trial services utilizing virtual models of humans and various animals, including sheep, pigs, and calves. Founded in 2019 and based in Munich, Germany, the company provides services such as anatomy studies, virtual fittings, pre-operative planning, and visualization through advanced image analysis and three-dimensional anatomical models. Its platform helps medical device manufacturers optimize designs, ensuring better patient outcomes by reducing risks associated with vessel misalignment and sizing inaccuracies. By offering insights into device-anatomy interactions, Virtonomy enables the development of patient-specific implants and enhances the overall evaluation of clinical interventions in a virtual setting. The company's innovative approach aims to streamline the medical device development process, ultimately accelerating the delivery of safe and effective products to the market.

DXM

Convertible Note in 2021
DXM specializes in providing advanced manufacturing platforms tailored for the apparel and footwear industries. The company aims to establish a sustainable and localized ecosystem that connects creators—including brands, designers, and influencers—through a network of top partners. This platform enables users to customize and personalize products, co-create designs, and efficiently test and deliver items within 48 hours. By integrating data capture tools and artificial intelligence, DXM allows consumers to obtain precise measurements for the right fit, thereby enhancing the overall shopping experience while streamlining the production process.

ASSEMBLR

Seed Round in 2021
Assemblr is an augmented reality platform that facilitates the creation, discovery, and sharing of AR experiences. It allows users to visualize information through interactive 3D content, making it accessible to a wide audience. The platform includes both mobile and desktop applications, enabling users to create AR projects or upload custom 3D models from existing software. Users can seamlessly access and share augmented reality content anytime and anywhere. In the near future, Assemblr plans to introduce a monetization feature, allowing users to join the Assemblr Certified Creator program to develop AR projects for others or sell 3D assets in the Assemblr Marketplace for use in AR applications.

Presize.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Presize.ai develops an innovative body scanning application aimed at addressing sizing and return challenges in the fashion e-commerce sector. Recognizing that a significant portion of online returns stems from incorrect sizing, the company offers a solution that allows shoppers to create a 3D model of their body by simply turning around in front of their smartphone camera while wearing everyday clothes. Using advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, the application determines the optimal clothing size for users by matching their 3D model with a comprehensive database of sizing charts, fits, and sewing patterns from partner webshops. This ensures that customers receive accurate size recommendations, reducing the likelihood of returns and enhancing the online shopping experience.

Yunji Creative Design

Seed Round in 2019
YunJi Creative Designs provides 3D printing design and printing services in China.

Presize.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Presize.ai develops an innovative body scanning application aimed at addressing sizing and return challenges in the fashion e-commerce sector. Recognizing that a significant portion of online returns stems from incorrect sizing, the company offers a solution that allows shoppers to create a 3D model of their body by simply turning around in front of their smartphone camera while wearing everyday clothes. Using advanced artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, the application determines the optimal clothing size for users by matching their 3D model with a comprehensive database of sizing charts, fits, and sewing patterns from partner webshops. This ensures that customers receive accurate size recommendations, reducing the likelihood of returns and enhancing the online shopping experience.

Ondaka

Seed Round in 2019
Ondaka, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing interactive, high-resolution 3D visualizations of remote assets primarily for the oil and gas sector, as well as heavy equipment industries. The company's platform aims to enhance visual understanding and deliver contextualized data for facility engineers and project stakeholders. By integrating AI-powered data surfacing and IoT technologies, Ondaka enables clients to efficiently access critical information, thereby improving safety and reducing man-hours. Their growing clientele includes major operators and oilfield service companies, with solutions that span various stages of operations, from well pads to pipelines and refineries.

Toposens

Seed Round in 2018
Toposens specializes in developing three-dimensional ultrasonic sensor systems that utilize echolocation principles to accurately localize objects and people in real-time. The company's technology is designed for near-field collision avoidance, making it particularly relevant for autonomous vehicles, as well as for applications in smart buildings and robotics. By offering an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional sensing technologies, Toposens aims to meet the advanced technological needs of various industries. The company collaborates with prominent industrial and high-tech partners to integrate its innovative 3D ultrasonic technology into a range of applications, enhancing safety and performance in diverse environments.

Mantle

Series A in 2018
Mantle Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Montreal, Canada, specializing in advanced metal 3D printing technology. Established in 2017, the company focuses on producing high-resolution parts for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design. Mantle's offerings include a platform that utilizes additive technology, known as TrueShape, which enables the production of finished parts, as well as a set of enterprise blockchain development products through a blockchain as a service model. By providing precision parts, Mantle significantly reduces the time and cost associated with creating production-grade tools, molds, and dies, thereby meeting the needs of tool manufacturers, tool makers, and original equipment manufacturers.

Prellis Biologics

Seed Round in 2018
Prellis Biologics, Inc. specializes in creating human tissues for drug development and the eventual production of human organs for transplantation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs advanced bioprinting technology to develop vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to overcome the challenges associated with microvasculature. Its innovative products include TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X. Prellis Biologics also focuses on accurately replicating the human immune response through lymph node organoids, which can be utilized for various applications such as antibody discovery and immunogenicity assessment. By addressing critical issues in early-stage drug development and translational pharmacology, Prellis Biologics seeks to improve patient outcomes in healthcare.

Skelmet

Seed Round in 2016
Skelmet Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the design and production of custom head-worn products, including sunglasses, lenses, nose and temple pads, and carrying cases tailored for various sports such as running, cycling, skiing, golfing, sailing, and fishing. Founded in 2015, Skelmet utilizes advanced 3D Fit technology, which combines 3D scanning and 3D printing to create bespoke items that ensure a perfect fit for each individual user. The company has introduced products like the Falcon I bespoke sport sunglasses, which are lightweight and engineered for optimal performance and protection. Skelmet's offerings cater to active individuals seeking personalized and high-quality eyewear, and they are available for purchase through both physical stores and online platforms. Additionally, the company provides a mobile application that enables users to easily scan their heads and faces, facilitating the custom fitting process in under two minutes.

MadeSolid

Venture Round in 2015
MadeSolid, Inc. specializes in the development and sale of advanced materials for three-dimensional printing. Founded in 2013 and based in Emeryville, California, the company focuses on creating engineering-grade filament materials and UV-curable photopolymers for SLA-style printing. Its product offerings include investment casting resins and specially formulated UV-curable resins tailored for investment casting applications. MadeSolid aims to enhance the capabilities of 3D printers by providing materials that combine superior mechanical properties with user-friendly features. The company serves its customers through online platforms, as well as through a network of resellers and distributors. By engaging early beta users and leveraging crowdsourcing efforts, MadeSolid continues to innovate and expand its product line, catering to the evolving needs of 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals.

Replica Labs

Seed Round in 2014
Replica Labs is a technology company focused on transforming everyday smartphones into high-quality 3D scanners through advanced computer vision techniques. Its flagship product, Rendor, allows users to easily digitize objects and environments, democratizing access to 3D scanning capabilities. By developing software that harnesses the power of mobile devices, Replica Labs aims to make three-dimensional scanning accessible to a broader audience, enhancing the way individuals and businesses interact with digital representations of the physical world.

Eucl3D

Seed Round in 2014
Eucl3D Inc. specializes in providing software and 3D printing solutions tailored for game developers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to integrate 3D printing capabilities directly into their games. By connecting their models to Eucl3D's servers, game developers can create new value and sales opportunities through customized 3D printed merchandise. Eucl3D's services facilitate the printing of unique creations ordered by clients, enhancing the gaming experience and expanding the commercial potential of game assets.
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