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

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 3D Technology

Onesight

Seed Round in 2021
Onsight develops AR technology solutions.

Onesight

Seed Round in 2019
Onsight develops AR technology solutions.

Yunji Creative Design

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

ondaka

Seed Round in 2019
ondaka develops interactive, high-resolution 3D essential visual understanding of remote assets for oil and gas, and heavy equipment. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

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 is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

Dragon Testing

Seed Round in 2016
Dragon Testing

Augmented Pixels

Seed Round in 2014
Augmented Pixels Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2010. It specializes in augmented reality, navigation, and robotics, developing a navigation platform that employs visual simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and sensor fusion. The company's offerings include a Vision Processing Unit for obstacle detection and avoidance, a SLAM SDK for integrating multiple sensor data, and stereo cameras designed for various applications in IoT, drones, and robotics. Additionally, Augmented Pixels provides platforms for pre-programming drone flights and for robotic applications in sectors like healthcare, security, and warehousing. The company also creates augmented and virtual reality solutions for industries such as retail, real estate, and event marketing, aiming to enable drones and robots to navigate their environments similarly to humans.

Eucl3D

Seed Round in 2014
Eucl3D empowers game developers with customized software and fulfillment solutions for 3D printing. We create new value and sales opportunities for your assets by allowing you to integrate 3D printing right into your game with our SDK. You connect your models to our servers, and we handle the rest.

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.

Meograph

Angel Round in 2013
Meograph, Inc. operates a platform designed to create multimedia stories on the Web, integrating video, audio, images, text, links, maps, and timelines. Founded in 2012 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company serves media organizations, educational institutions, and individual storytellers. In addition to its storytelling platform, Meograph has developed an augmented reality application that converts 2D video into 3D models, allowing users to bring their micro-expressions into augmented and virtual reality experiences using standard devices like smartphones and webcams.

StyleTech

Seed Round in 2012
StyleTech is an online fitting room that makes shopping for prescription glasses and sunglasses fun and convenient. Using a 3D model of the customer's face (from a standard webcam), StyleTech virtually tries on every pair of glasses in a few seconds and provides personalized recommendations based on simulated fit and style preferences.