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 ASIC

Meson

Seed Round in 2022
Meson offers minute-fast swaps across all major blockchains with virtually no fees and slippage.

Klutch

Seed Round in 2022
Alloy Card is a first programmable consumer credit card, allowing its users to have a better credit card experience. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Bitstack

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Bitstack's mission is to empower people to build better savings habits in a more open financial world. Bitstack rounds up your purchases and saves the spare change in bitcoin. Bitcoin is a radically new way to store and transact value. It is the first open and borderless monetary network with a fixed supply of 21 million, making bitcoin the most scarce asset ever.

Atem Network

Seed Round in 2022
Atem Network is a community social platform that connects with decentralized NFT communities, chats, and trade freely with Web3 friends. Creators can launch corresponding NFTs for users to collect and trade for each piece of content. Atem creators can also create their own NFT to connect and manage their communities. In addition, the team is developing a user portrait layer based on on-chain data to serve various Dapp developers, such as group spaces and channel recommendations in Atem.

Castia

Pre Seed Round in 2021
acasa is a Latam based Proptech. acasa enables homeowners in Latam to move to a new home in a fast and simple manner, leveraging their current home equity. Then we sell the old home or else we buy it after 6 months.

A*Quantum

Series A in 2020
A*Quantum is a company focused on developing software for quantum computing. By harnessing the unique capabilities of quantum mechanics, the company aims to create advanced solutions that can address complex problems more efficiently than traditional computing methods. Their work involves leveraging quantum algorithms to enhance computational power across various applications, potentially transforming industries that rely on data processing and analysis. A*Quantum's efforts contribute to the growing field of quantum technology, which holds promise for significant advancements in sectors such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

ABAKA Holdings

Venture Round in 2020
ABAKA Holdings Ltd. is a London-based company that operates an intelligent savings platform aimed at enhancing the financial wellbeing of employees. The platform, known as ABAKA, allows employers to increase awareness of employee benefits and engage directly with their staff. It empowers employees by providing tailored financial guidance and personalized nudges to improve their financial literacy. Additionally, ABAKA is recognized as the world's first digital saving and retirement enterprise SaaS platform, utilizing artificial intelligence to support financial institutions in delivering scalable advice on pensions, savings, and investments. Its suite of modular applications enables functionalities such as conversational AI, intelligent behavioral nudges, and digital financial dashboards. With over 9 million users benefiting from its technologies, ABAKA's solutions are licensed by leading banks, pension providers, and asset managers globally. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Avaloq Group AG and has been operational since its incorporation in 2016.

AdeptDC

Venture Round in 2020
AdeptDC, Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2014, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven software for optimizing dynamic cooling in data centers. The company's mission focuses on enhancing operational efficiency by providing solutions that predict and prevent service degradation, which can lead to significant financial losses due to decreased customer retention and productivity. By leveraging AI technology, AdeptDC aims to help data center operators maintain high-quality service delivery, ultimately improving user experiences and reducing operational risks.

ClearaccessIP

Convertible Note in 2019
ClearAccessIP, Inc. develops IP management solution that supports critical decision making around patenting and technology transfer for intellectual property holders. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Palo Alto, California. As of April 27, 2020, ClearAccessIP, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of IPwe, Inc.

Concertio

Seed Round in 2019
Concertio Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven system performance optimization software, enabling enterprises to enhance computing efficiency while minimizing infrastructure costs. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company offers the Concertio Optimizer, which continuously monitors the interactions between applications and systems, automating parameter tuning throughout development and deployment. Its tools, including Optimizer Studio and Optimizer Runtime, cater to performance engineers and IT professionals by providing an optimization toolkit and a dynamic optimization framework that improve the performance of systems and components in real-time. Concertio's solutions are utilized by prominent industry players such as Intel and Marvell, transforming general-purpose systems into specialized, high-performance configurations tailored to specific workloads.

AiFi

Series A in 2019
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven cashier-free solutions for retailers. Founded in 2016, AiFi develops software that utilizes sensor and camera networks to monitor shoppers as they navigate stores, allowing for seamless product selection and automated checkout processes. This technology not only enhances the shopping experience but also provides retailers with valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi's innovative approach includes the creation of NanoStores, which are compact, modular automated retail environments that operate unstaffed around the clock. These NanoStores are designed to offer convenient shopping options in proximity to residential and commercial areas, making retail more accessible. AiFi's solutions have been successfully implemented by major retailers, demonstrating their effectiveness in modernizing the shopping experience.

Sila

Convertible Note in 2019
Sila Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing banking and payments infrastructure for software development teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Sila offers a digital wallet and an API for ACH payments, enabling users to identify customers, link bank accounts, and facilitate money transfers. The platform supports the movement of funds using a built-in stablecoin, allowing developers to create financial products where money movement is seamlessly integrated with their applications. Sila's services are designed to be cost-effective, offering an efficient alternative to traditional banking partnerships while simplifying the complexities of payment processing and identity verification.

AkinovA

Seed Round in 2018
AkinovA Limited operates an independent electronic marketplace designed for the transfer and trading of re/insurance risks. Founded in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, the company provides its online platform to brokers and capital market participants, facilitating insurance advisory services and the management of client portfolios, capital, and risk. AkinovA collaborates with prominent players in the insurance sector, including Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, as well as venture capital firms such as FJ Labs and FinTLV, to enhance its offerings while maintaining its independence in the market. The company aims to integrate with the existing re/insurance value chain to promote market growth.

Carbon-12 Labs, Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Carbon-12 Labs, Inc. operates as a cryptocurrency. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Civic

Seed Round in 2017
Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities. They believe identity should be convenient, safe and secure, and put users in control. Civic allows people to control the use of their identity information. They use cutting edge identity verification technology to secure and protect personal information transfer. Having conducted a successful token sale in June 2017, they set their sights on building identity.com, an open source, first-of-its-kind marketplace for identity verification services built on blockchain. They are a team spanning five countries with one common goal: to revolutionize identity.

acuteIQ

Seed Round in 2017
acuteIQ provides data and customer acquisition technology solutions for action sports and financial services brands, and media companies. It offers BROKER IQ, an auction platform for loan brokers and bank loan officers that predicts merchants for enterprise loans; and LENDER IQ, a solution for non-bank and bank lenders that originates pre-qualified deal flow delivered to a lender’s web site. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Tiburon, California with an additional location in New York, New York.

Acerta Analytics

Seed Round in 2017
Acerta Systems Analytics Inc. specializes in providing machine intelligence solutions that convert raw machine data into actionable insights. The company's primary offering, Acerta CHECK, employs a combination of statistical methods, data mining algorithms, and machine learning techniques to identify critical issues and anomalies in machine behavior. Targeting the automotive sector, Acerta's solutions cater to OEMs, parts suppliers, and vehicle testing equipment providers, enhancing vehicle health monitoring and data acquisition. Additionally, the company's algorithms are utilized in the aerospace industry for airplane health management and engine testing. By detecting anomalies and predicting equipment failures, Acerta supports manufacturers in optimizing their processes and improving product quality. Founded in 2014 and based in Waterloo, Canada, Acerta is committed to transforming quality control in the automotive industry through advanced artificial intelligence applications.

Civic

Seed Round in 2017
Civic's blockchain based ecosystem gives businesses and individuals the tools to control and protect identities. They believe identity should be convenient, safe and secure, and put users in control. Civic allows people to control the use of their identity information. They use cutting edge identity verification technology to secure and protect personal information transfer. Having conducted a successful token sale in June 2017, they set their sights on building identity.com, an open source, first-of-its-kind marketplace for identity verification services built on blockchain. They are a team spanning five countries with one common goal: to revolutionize identity.

AiFi

Seed Round in 2016
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven cashier-free solutions for retailers. Founded in 2016, AiFi develops software that utilizes sensor and camera networks to monitor shoppers as they navigate stores, allowing for seamless product selection and automated checkout processes. This technology not only enhances the shopping experience but also provides retailers with valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi's innovative approach includes the creation of NanoStores, which are compact, modular automated retail environments that operate unstaffed around the clock. These NanoStores are designed to offer convenient shopping options in proximity to residential and commercial areas, making retail more accessible. AiFi's solutions have been successfully implemented by major retailers, demonstrating their effectiveness in modernizing the shopping experience.

AIFI

Seed Round in 2016
AIFI (Italian Private Equity Venture Capital and Private Debt Association) was created in May 1986, in order to promote, develop and represent institutionally the venture capital and private equity activity in Italy. The Association is an organization composed of different entities which, throughout direct investment of their own funds or through the management and advisory of independent funds (closed-end funds) are private equity and venture capital investors with the objective of purchasing, managing and divesting in unquoted companies. Membership has been evolving together with the growing importance of the private equity and venture capital industry. Full members matrix is quite heterogeneous, including as full members Italian and international banks and their subsidiaries, industrial and private investment companies, Italian closed-end funds, international closed-end funds advisory companies as well as public operators and financial institutions linked to the co-operative system. Associated members are Italian and foreign associations as well as institutions and companies interested in the development of the venture capital industry in Italy.