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 Leasing

Spleet

Seed Round in 2022
Spleet operates a rental home listing platform focused on delivering affordable and flexible living spaces in Africa. The company offers fully furnished accommodations with various payment and sharing options, catering to the needs of renters seeking convenience and comfort. In addition to housing, Spleet provides essential services such as cleaning and security, enhancing the overall living experience. By making great living spaces more accessible to renters, Spleet aims to facilitate better returns for homeowners while fostering a future of flexible living across the continent. The company envisions a landscape where comfortable living solutions promote freedom, equity, and innovation in Africa.

REPOWR

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a networking marketplace designed for business-to-business truck and trailer rentals. The company's marketplace brings visibility and value to untapped equipment supplies and also makes it available to carriers, on-demand, enabling logistics companies to lease and share assets to reduce waste and underutilization.

Boopos

Seed Round in 2022
boopos provides flexible, useful financing for e-commerce, SaaS businesses and their owners: discretionary purpose, long-term revenue-based facilities for an investment, acquiring a company or just cashing out without selling your company or diluting yourself.

Boopos

Seed Round in 2021
boopos provides flexible, useful financing for e-commerce, SaaS businesses and their owners: discretionary purpose, long-term revenue-based facilities for an investment, acquiring a company or just cashing out without selling your company or diluting yourself.

REPOWR

Convertible Note in 2021
Developer of a networking marketplace designed for business-to-business truck and trailer rentals. The company's marketplace brings visibility and value to untapped equipment supplies and also makes it available to carriers, on-demand, enabling logistics companies to lease and share assets to reduce waste and underutilization.

Denim

Series A in 2021
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

VERO Leasing

Series A in 2021
Vero is real estate's first leasing fintech, purpose-built to convert leads to renters faster than ever in a secure, frictionless experience. Backed by Silicon Valley VCs and New York City real estate owner-operators, Vero is transforming the paradigm in residential leasing by reducing days-long renter qualification and lease generation processes to seconds for the industry's first seamless rental transaction.

BlueTape

Seed Round in 2021
LinqPal is a financing platform offering flexible payments for construction material purchases to contractors, developers, and other construction pros.

VERO Leasing

Convertible Note in 2021
Vero is real estate's first leasing fintech, purpose-built to convert leads to renters faster than ever in a secure, frictionless experience. Backed by Silicon Valley VCs and New York City real estate owner-operators, Vero is transforming the paradigm in residential leasing by reducing days-long renter qualification and lease generation processes to seconds for the industry's first seamless rental transaction.

REPOWR

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a networking marketplace designed for business-to-business truck and trailer rentals. The company's marketplace brings visibility and value to untapped equipment supplies and also makes it available to carriers, on-demand, enabling logistics companies to lease and share assets to reduce waste and underutilization.

Denim

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Esusu

Seed Round in 2019
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.

Esusu

Seed Round in 2019
Esusu is a financial technology platform focused on empowering tenants and enhancing property performance through innovative data solutions. Its rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus, enabling tenants to build their credit scores. This service benefits property owners by attracting tenants, reducing turnover, improving collections, and ultimately increasing revenue. Esusu operates across the United States, covering over 500,000 rental units in 35 states. By connecting tenant financial health with property management, Esusu aims to create a more equitable and sustainable rental ecosystem.

Lula

Convertible Note in 2019
Lula operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects vehicle owners with individuals seeking to rent those vehicles. It allows vehicle owners to list their vehicles for rent and facilitates direct communication and transactions between owners and renters. Lula does not own or manage the vehicles and does not engage in the contracts formed between owners and renters. Additionally, Lula provides insurance technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including car rental companies and logistics firms. Their offerings include policy management, risk assessment tools, and claims handling services, which help clients streamline their insurance processes and reduce operational costs.

POPSPACES

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Simplify. This is our favorite word. We believe in a lease process that doesn’t take up too much of your time and not only allows retail markets to become increasingly accessible but goes further and promotes incredible experiences for consumers. So why not join the forces of the real estate and retail markets and facilitate their connection so that brands are able to implement their projects at the same time as property owners earn through their empty spaces? That is how POPSPACES arose, as a platform to help people and brands to find the right place to get great ideas off the drawing board. We provide suggestions and, by means of short-term leases, it’s possible to find the ideal space for your needs: pop-up stores, showrooms and events. All is done quickly, easily and safely. So, let’s find your perfect space?

Leverage

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Leverage, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an artificial intelligence-based vendor relationship management platform aimed at aiding procurement professionals. The platform provides essential data and information to facilitate supplier engagement and enhance purchasing decisions. Key features of Leverage's offerings include intelligent relationship mapping, automated supplier pages, and compliance monitoring and enforcement. By tracking and managing supplier performance throughout the supply chain, Leverage helps organizations achieve cost savings and drive continuous improvement. Founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Denim

Venture Round in 2018
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Less Technologies Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
More Affordable and Flexible Car Lease

Zenplace

Private Equity Round in 2017
Zenplace makes it easier for rental property owners and landlords to lease and manage their rental properties. Zenplace provides owners with higher returns and peace of mind. See more at https://www.zenplace.com or call (888)-936-7522.

Fleety

Seed Round in 2014
Fleety is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that allows users to find cars in Brazil, contact the owners, and rent them for their use. The CNH driver data and vehicle information are checked with the official bodies of traffic before a registration is confirmed in Fleety. Every time a car is rented, it is automatically insured during the period of use. Fleety was launched by [Clayton Guimarães](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/clayton-guimar%C3%A3es), [Israel Lot](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/israel-lot), and [André Marim](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/andr%C3%A9-marim) in 2013 and its operations are based in Curitiba, Parana.

Rentmetrics

Seed Round in 2013
RentMetrics, Inc. provides real time rental data and analysis for residential rental market. The company offers data feeds, reports and applications, and rent estimates/ property comparable information on homes and apartments. It serves professional owners, property managers, and investors. RentMetrics, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California.

Rentmetrics

Seed Round in 2012
RentMetrics, Inc. provides real time rental data and analysis for residential rental market. The company offers data feeds, reports and applications, and rent estimates/ property comparable information on homes and apartments. It serves professional owners, property managers, and investors. RentMetrics, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California.