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 AgTech

Agrellus

Seed Round in 2021

Agrellus, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of agricultural inputs and commodities. Its online marketplace features fertilizers, seeds, herbicides, nutrients, adjuvants, desiccants/defoliants, insecticides, attractants/pheromones, bait, rodenticide, growth regulators, fungicides, and more. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Brownfield, Texas.

AgVend

Seed Round in 2019

AgVend Inc. develops and provides an online platform for farmers to search for crop protection inputs and make purchases direct with agricultural retailers. The company enables farmers to connect with retailers and purchase inputs and other services anywhere and at any time. The company's digital commerce platform enables retailers to market their solutions, support their customers, and sell their inputs and services online, and maintain and keep control and visibility over the customer experience. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

EMAGIN

Convertible Note in 2019

EMAGIN Clean Technologies Inc. operates an operational intelligence platform named HARVI, designed for municipal organizations managing water and wastewater treatment facilities. Founded in 2016 and based in Kitchener, Canada, the company leverages artificial intelligence to integrate data management systems, analyze historical data, and predict the impacts of operational decisions. HARVI provides real-time insights, enabling facility operators to monitor system performance and make informed decisions, ultimately supporting cost reduction, enhancing reliability, and preparing for emergencies. Since December 2019, EMAGIN has functioned as a subsidiary of Innovyze, Inc.

Agribody Technologies, Inc.

Seed Round in 2017

Agribody Technologies is a agricultural biotechnology company with patented technology that pinpoints and knocks down the gene that causes quick decay in perishable crops, resulting in 3X - 4X longer shelf life, more tolerance to stress, and up to 40% higher yields. CRISPR genome editing is the technical breakthrough enabling our precise novel plant trait development at low cost and high scalability, providing solutions for agricultural crop loss and food waste. We license and co-develop our technology.

Indigio Technologies

Seed Round in 2011

Indigio Technologies