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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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 Autonomous Vehicles

Ridendock

Non Equity Assistance in 2022

Ridendock is a company that specializes in providing electric vehicles for rent, alongside a network of innovative charging stations designed for electric and robotic personal mobility devices. Founded in 2017 and based in Miami, Florida, Ridendock aims to integrate personal transportation into residential environments. The company's docking stations, developed in collaboration with renowned design firm Pininfarina, are exclusively distributed in leading residential rental apartments. This unique approach not only enhances the amenities offered to residents but also generates additional revenue for property owners. By offering beautifully designed docking solutions and light electric vehicles, Ridendock facilitates on-demand personal mobility while helping residents reduce their monthly transportation costs.

WAKU Robotics

Seed Round in 2022

WAKU Robotics is a supplier-independent, SaaS-enabled procurement platform for mobile robots for warehouses and production facilities. We help our end-customers to make the best robot selection through our online comparison site lotsofbots.com and our online Robot Solution Designer. Once our customers are set-up we provide them with AI software to monitor, quantify and optimise their robot workforce.

DriveX Technologies

Convertible Note in 2022

DriveX is a technology partner for insurers. With the proprietary AI-assisted verification, companies can inspect vehicles remotely. Insurers save costs, reduce fraud risk and provide a better, digital customer experience. Whether selling motor insurance policies or managing claims, DriveX solutions are there to help employees and customers.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2021

Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

Zadar Labs

Seed Round in 2020

Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

WAKU Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2020

Orca-Tech

Series A in 2020

Orca-Tech develops aquatic self-driving technology products. The company’s products include “ORCA SMURF”, water garbage cleaning robots. Orca-Tech was founded in 2017 and is based in Xi'an, China.

WAKU Robotics

Seed Round in 2020

Just Insure

Seed Round in 2020

Just provides auto insurance that is, well, more just. Instead of your rate being set by who you are - your age, zipcode and marital status - your rate is set by how you drive. This means that for the first time, there is a real financial incentive for people to make smart driving decisions. Unsafe driving doesn't lead to the possibility of an accident, it leads to the certainty of paying more on your insurance. For younger drivers, or those who might have been in an accident, or just happen to live in the wrong zipcode, this means better - perhaps dramatically better - rates. Just Auto Insurance launches in Arizona in October 2019.

mpathy.ai

Convertible Note in 2020

The Virtual Ride Attendant for Shared Mobility Services.

Tractable

Series C in 2020

Tractable Ltd. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based algorithms to learn and perform expert visual tasks. The company’s solution collects damage data, analyses it, enables repairs, and accelerates settlement; and develops AI products for data-rich organizations. Its technology solution is used to transform traditional industries by streamlining outdated processes; and focuses on creating representations that capture the subtlety of real damaged automobiles and properties. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Seyo

Seed Round in 2020

Seyo enables machines to cooperate autonomously in extreme environments without the internet.

BlueSpace.ai

Seed Round in 2019

BlueSpace.ai,Inc. develops software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Zadar Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019

Zadar is an ultimate sensing solution for autonomous robots.

Hi Auto

Seed Round in 2019

Hi Auto Ltd. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing advanced speech recognition solutions for the automotive sector. Founded in 2019, Hi Auto's platform utilizes a deep learning software system that integrates a speaker-facing camera and a single microphone to enhance speech clarity. The technology effectively addresses common challenges in noisy environments by separating speakers and eliminating disruptive background sounds such as radio noise, sirens, and heavy rain. Launched at CES 2020, Hi Auto aims to improve audio-visual communication in vehicles, ensuring that users can interact with voice recognition systems more accurately and effectively.

BlueSpace.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019

BlueSpace.ai,Inc. develops software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Qibus

Seed Round in 2019

Making Autonomous Mobility a Reality

AutoX

Series A in 2019

AutoX, Inc. is a self-driving car startup based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing software solutions for autonomous vehicles, utilizing a camera-based system combined with artificial intelligence to achieve level 5 full autonomy. AutoX aims to enhance universal access to transportation by offering AI drivers that navigate challenging and dynamic urban traffic scenarios. By leveraging low-cost sensors and advanced AI technology, AutoX provides safe, reliable, and affordable autonomous delivery services, facilitating the transition to fully driverless cars and improving the convenience of everyday life for users.

Ducktrain

Convertible Note in 2019

Multiple vehicles (we call them ducks) can form a train for efficient transportation on longer distances within cities and industry areas. Ducktrain provides vehicle platforms and automation technology that will change urban and industrial logistics.

Seyo

Venture Round in 2019

Seyo enables machines to cooperate autonomously in extreme environments without the internet.

Car IQ

Series A in 2019

Car IQ Inc. is a company that has created a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous vehicles. Established in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, Car IQ offers an innovative automotive payment solution that allows vehicles to autonomously initiate payments for various services, including tolls, fuel, and parking, without the need for credit cards. The technology relies on a patented machine identity verification process, enabling vehicles to connect directly to payment networks and service providers. This platform leverages sensor data from the vehicle to facilitate seamless transactions and enhance the overall management of automotive services.

Southie Autonomy

Convertible Note in 2019

Southie Autonomy develops a robot software that enables any industrial robot to be re-purposed and re-deployed by any person even without robotics expertise or even computer skills. It aims to help businesses recoup ROI faster by lowering time, cost, and skill barriers, in applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

VOOM Insurance

Series A in 2019

VOOM is the world’s first on-demand, telematics-based InsurTech platform for Specialized Mobility products, dedicated to protecting users for anything they ride, fly, or sail. The company’s first product, SkyWatch.AI, leverages the power of machine learning to assess and mitigate risks and provide on-demand insurance for thousands of drone pilots operating across the US. VOOM’s data-driven, usage-based insurance products include multiple high-risk, episodic-usage mobility verticals, including e-scooters, e-bikes, powersports, motor boats, and small planes. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with an office in Palo Alto, CA, VOOM is a licensed insurance broker in all 50 US states.

6d bytes

Series A in 2019

6d bytes inc., also known as Blendid, specializes in developing autonomous robotic stations designed for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice settings. Founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create kiosks that prepare and serve fresh smoothies without human intervention. These plug-and-play kiosks offer a variety of blended drinks made from ingredients like mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, effectively transforming the food and beverage industry's approach to healthy food preparation and serving.

Autobon AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019

Autobon Holdings, Inc. specializes in developing vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company's innovative technologies, including Autobon Visor and CargoCam, facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks, thereby improving overall logistics management. Founded in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon is committed to transforming existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles. By providing a low-cost autopilot platform, Autobon empowers America's truck drivers and fleets to engage with the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

CarIQ

Series A in 2019

CarIQ is the new connected car ecosystem where car owners are empowered with data to demand the highest attention and services. CarIQ platform connects cars to their owners, and to the various service providers such as auto manufacturers, OEM, car insurance providers, auto dealership, auto workshop, roadside assistance providers, breakdown service provider, government agencies etc. CarIQ can help infrastructure providers and city planners to take maximum advantage of 'Internet of Things'

Recogni

Convertible Note in 2018

Recogni Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors designed for real-time object identification. The company's products include an inferencing system module and chips that facilitate the sensor fusion of visual and depth data, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Recogni also has an office in Munich, Germany. The company primarily serves the automotive industry in both Germany and the United States, assisting manufacturers in achieving Level 2+ vehicle autonomy through its advanced edge processing technology.

Ottopia

Seed Round in 2018

Ottopia's vision is to provide the first automotive-grade teleoperation platform. Ottopia's proprietary platform enables humans to control any type of vehicle from remote, in a manner that is safe and cyber-secure. Ottopia is the only teleoperation company that researches, develops, tests and provides all critical technologies to provide a reliable teleoperation platform.

Gideon

Convertible Note in 2018

Gideon Brothers d.o.o. is a robotics engineering company that specializes in developing autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots designed for unstructured, indoor human environments. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, with an additional office in Osijek, the company focuses on creating robot platforms and autonomy technologies applicable across various industries. Gideon Brothers is recognized as one of the largest robotics engineering firms in Central and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its significant role in advancing robotic solutions for complex industrial settings.

Car IQ

Convertible Note in 2018

Indacar

Seed Round in 2018

Car intelligence service to improve retention and loyalty with dealerships

MDgo

Series A in 2018

MDGo Ltd is a technology company based in Haifa, Israel, that focuses on enhancing vehicle safety and automating insurance claims through its advanced sensor technology. The company's system utilizes existing vehicle sensors to generate comprehensive reports detailing the mechanics of accidents, external and internal vehicle damages, and the nature of passenger injuries. This information is transmitted autonomously to first responders and insurers shortly after a crash occurs, allowing for timely medical intervention and efficient claims processing. MDGo's innovative solution not only aims to improve emergency response outcomes, potentially reducing road fatalities, but also offers a new revenue stream for original equipment manufacturers by streamlining the claims process for insurance companies. Founded in 2017, MDGo is positioned at the intersection of automotive technology and healthcare, providing critical data that can aid both emergency personnel and insurers.

Gideon

Seed Round in 2018

Tractable

Series B in 2018

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018

Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.

Deepen AI

Convertible Note in 2018

Deepen AI, Inc. is an autonomous development tooling company based in Santa Clara, California, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing product solutions that leverage advanced deep learning and computer vision algorithms to enhance the quality and efficiency of labeling for camera, LiDAR, and radar data. Deepen AI's offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including autonomous AI vendors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Tier 1 suppliers, sensor providers, and companies involved in high-definition mapping. Through its innovative tools, Deepen AI aims to simplify the development processes within the autonomous technology sector.

DeepScale

Series A in 2018

DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.

Datavia Systems

Seed Round in 2018

Datavia Systems has developed a proprietary technology platform for the acquisition, processing, and storage of image data for various applications such as autonomous transportation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and FPGA-based imaging software and hardware plugin are used for high resolution and real time image processing. Datavia maximizes power consumption efficiency using state-of-art AI and FPGA’s. Suitable for level 1-5 autonomy.

COMMERCE.AI

Seed Round in 2017

Commerce.AI automates product decisions and workflows for brands and retailers using AI which can read, see, hear and understand consumer feedback at scale. Commerce.AI was founded in 2016 by Stanford and MIT alumni team whose previous startup was acquired by Flipkart group.

Stowk

Seed Round in 2017

Stowk Inc, founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in creating integrated blockchain-based cloud applications tailored for the automotive industry. The company's innovative solutions leverage artificial intelligence to enhance supply chain efficiency, allowing businesses to streamline their operations. By utilizing Smart AI technology, Stowk aims to reduce the time spent on planning, enabling clients to focus more on execution and operational effectiveness. Through its comprehensive suite of applications, Stowk is committed to modernizing supply chain management in the automotive sector.

6d bytes

Seed Round in 2017

GBatteries

Seed Round in 2017

GBatteries Systems Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing advanced battery management technology aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of lithium-ion batteries. Their innovative solutions enable electric vehicles to charge rapidly, significantly reducing charging times to levels comparable to refueling a gasoline vehicle. This technology improves both the charge time and cycle life of batteries, allowing electric vehicle users to enjoy a more efficient and convenient experience without altering the battery's chemistry or manufacturing process. By addressing key challenges in battery degradation, GBatteries plays a vital role in facilitating the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

Less Technologies Inc.

Seed Round in 2017

More Affordable and Flexible Car Lease

ZhenRobotics

Seed Round in 2016

ZhenRobotics, founded in 2012 and based in Beijing, China, specializes in the development of package delivery robots. The company integrates artificial intelligence into its technology, aiming to enhance logistics solutions for the last mile of delivery. Its team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, Tsinghua University, and Alibaba, reflecting a strong foundation in both academia and industry. Through its innovative approach, ZhenRobotics strives to improve efficiency and reliability in package delivery services.

airXsys

Seed Round in 2016

airXsys is designed to improve traffic flow in the cities by providing smart parking, monitoring, and management system. Its machine learning and computer vision allow the sensors to process images of parking areas and identify empty spots. It provides real-time data to ease decision making for cities and parking managers and reduces the time and fuel wasted by drivers searching for parking spots. This system enables its users to increase ROI, lower cost and installation time; and real-time data.

Automobi

Seed Round in 2016

Automobi is a platform that helps vehicle owners keep the health of the car up to date. Through algorithms, Automobi can understand the needs of users and connect them to more than 100,000 workshops and dealerships throughout Brazil.

6d bytes

Convertible Note in 2016

Knightscope

Series A in 2014

Knightscope, Inc. develops autonomous robots for physical security in the United States. The company’s solutions provide an autonomous physical presence, gathering data from the environment in real-time, and pushing anomalies to its user interface. It serves customers in law enforcement, healthcare, retail industries, as well as corporate campuses. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Smartaxi

Seed Round in 2012

Smartaxi offers taxi drivers with a mobile application that is able to predict potential customer locations in real time. It uses artificial intelligence to provide information for taxi drivers. Smartaxi is created by Open Innovation Workshop. Smartaxi was founded in 2012 by Valeriya Zaytseva and Federico Esquibel. And it is headquartered in Valencia, Spain.