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

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CrowdPass

Convertible Note in 2021
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Musixen

Seed Round in 2020
7/24 Live stream and marketplace application for musicians, artists and venues

Beyond Pricing

Series A in 2019
Beyond Pricing is the #1 Revenue Management Platform for short-term rental owners and managers to acquire, keep, and grow revenue. Our partners have seen as much as a 40% increase in booking revenue by leveraging the tools on our platform. We’ve helped thousands of property managers and property owners like Island Realty, Royal American Beach Getaways, and Coquet Cottages, get the most out of their listings. To date, we have supported over 330,000 properties in more than 7,000 cities worldwide. Founded in 2013, Beyond Pricing is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit beyondpricing.com

Shep

Convertible Note in 2019
Shep’s browser extension-based tool provides travel programs with an easy way to capture employee bookings made on consumer travel sites, messaging employees about the travel policy, while capturing those off-channel bookings for the travel team.

BookingPal

Series D in 2019
BookingPal, Inc. operates a cloud-based global distribution system tailored for the vacation rental, independent car rental, campground, and RV property rental markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company enables property owners and managers to enhance their online visibility by distributing their listings across major travel websites, travel agents, and tour operators. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for vacation rental managers and property owners through proprietary tools such as myOptimize, which assesses listing quality for optimal placement, and myInquiry, which offers a team of reservation agents to manage guest communications. This centralized booking platform aims to increase the number of bookings and overall online presence for its users.

BookingPal

Venture Round in 2017
BookingPal, Inc. operates a cloud-based global distribution system tailored for the vacation rental, independent car rental, campground, and RV property rental markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company enables property owners and managers to enhance their online visibility by distributing their listings across major travel websites, travel agents, and tour operators. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for vacation rental managers and property owners through proprietary tools such as myOptimize, which assesses listing quality for optimal placement, and myInquiry, which offers a team of reservation agents to manage guest communications. This centralized booking platform aims to increase the number of bookings and overall online presence for its users.

BookingPal

Series C in 2016
BookingPal, Inc. operates a cloud-based global distribution system tailored for the vacation rental, independent car rental, campground, and RV property rental markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company enables property owners and managers to enhance their online visibility by distributing their listings across major travel websites, travel agents, and tour operators. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for vacation rental managers and property owners through proprietary tools such as myOptimize, which assesses listing quality for optimal placement, and myInquiry, which offers a team of reservation agents to manage guest communications. This centralized booking platform aims to increase the number of bookings and overall online presence for its users.

Beyond Pricing

Venture Round in 2016
Beyond Pricing is the #1 Revenue Management Platform for short-term rental owners and managers to acquire, keep, and grow revenue. Our partners have seen as much as a 40% increase in booking revenue by leveraging the tools on our platform. We’ve helped thousands of property managers and property owners like Island Realty, Royal American Beach Getaways, and Coquet Cottages, get the most out of their listings. To date, we have supported over 330,000 properties in more than 7,000 cities worldwide. Founded in 2013, Beyond Pricing is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit beyondpricing.com

Reserv

Seed Round in 2016
Reserv is a platform which allows facility managers effortless control over their facilities, and residents the option of online bookings in real-time. Forms can be sent and filled out paperlessly, such as access cards and car park labels. Notifications can be created in a few seconds and sent to residents. Facility usage reports are available at the click of a button.

BookingPal

Series B in 2015
BookingPal, Inc. operates a cloud-based global distribution system tailored for the vacation rental, independent car rental, campground, and RV property rental markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company enables property owners and managers to enhance their online visibility by distributing their listings across major travel websites, travel agents, and tour operators. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for vacation rental managers and property owners through proprietary tools such as myOptimize, which assesses listing quality for optimal placement, and myInquiry, which offers a team of reservation agents to manage guest communications. This centralized booking platform aims to increase the number of bookings and overall online presence for its users.

BookingPal

Series A in 2013
BookingPal, Inc. operates a cloud-based global distribution system tailored for the vacation rental, independent car rental, campground, and RV property rental markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company enables property owners and managers to enhance their online visibility by distributing their listings across major travel websites, travel agents, and tour operators. The platform enhances revenue opportunities for vacation rental managers and property owners through proprietary tools such as myOptimize, which assesses listing quality for optimal placement, and myInquiry, which offers a team of reservation agents to manage guest communications. This centralized booking platform aims to increase the number of bookings and overall online presence for its users.