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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 Transport and logistics

CloudFret

Seed Round in 2022
Cloud Fret is a transport and logistics startup that connects loaders to transporters, optimizing every route and fleet resource between the two ends of the Mediterranean using artificial intelligence technology to detect empty cargo trucks and directing them to cargo which needs to be transported.

Usyncro ( evolution of eCustoms )

Convertible Note in 2021
Transparent and frictionless cross-border operations providing global service with local resources. We digitize the Customs Clearance process to simplify and speed up the flow of information between all stakeholders in international trade. We make the process easy and transparent. We simplify. We synchronize global trade.

Einride

Series B in 2021
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.

Amitruck

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Amitruck Limited is a Nairobi-based company that operates a mobile and web-based logistics platform designed to connect cargo owners with trucking professionals. Founded in 2018, Amitruck streamlines the delivery process by allowing customers to book shipments through its online platform. The company has developed a driver application that enables transporters to access client requests and communicate seamlessly. Users can track their deliveries in real time, receive instant quotes, and find the nearest available trucks, ensuring timely updates on their shipments. Amitruck’s innovative approach provides complete visibility throughout the delivery process, enhancing efficiency for both clients and drivers.

newtrul

Seed Round in 2021
newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform that provides freight carriers an easier way to search for their next job.

Amitruck

Convertible Note in 2021
Amitruck Limited is a Nairobi-based company that operates a mobile and web-based logistics platform designed to connect cargo owners with trucking professionals. Founded in 2018, Amitruck streamlines the delivery process by allowing customers to book shipments through its online platform. The company has developed a driver application that enables transporters to access client requests and communicate seamlessly. Users can track their deliveries in real time, receive instant quotes, and find the nearest available trucks, ensuring timely updates on their shipments. Amitruck’s innovative approach provides complete visibility throughout the delivery process, enhancing efficiency for both clients and drivers.

newtrul

Pre Seed Round in 2020
newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform that provides freight carriers an easier way to search for their next job.

Gozem

Seed Round in 2020
Gozem is a transport technology platform for Francophone West and Central Africa.

Gozem

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gozem is a transport technology platform for Francophone West and Central Africa.

MixMove

Series A in 2020
MIXMOVE AS develops saas solutions for supply chain collaboration and optimization. It offers solutions like MIXMOVE Match used for digital cross docking on parcel level; MIXMOVE Ship used to streamline shipments and eliminate errors; MIXMOVE Deliver provides control and visibility over operations with full carrier solution; and Logistics helps to coordinate and consolidate city frieght.The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Fornebu, Norway.

Einride

Series A in 2019
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.

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.

Sudu

Seed Round in 2018
Sudu Logistics Inc. owns and operates a logistics technology platform. The company offers an end-to-end platform that matches shippers and carriers based upon route optimization. The platform identifies transportation methods by road, sea, rail, and air. The company caters to multiple industries, such as consumer goods, energy and infrastructure, pharmaceutical & health care, government & nonprofits, industrial goods, retail, and others along with fortune 1000 companies. Sudu Logistics Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trukita

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Trukita is Indonesia's largest marketplace for freight and trucking. We connect businesses with reliable and quality trucking companies. As technology company, Trukita also provides technology for transport companies of all sizes, and help these companies to digitalise their business.

Weft

Convertible Note in 2015
Weft, Inc. is a global logistics data company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing real-time asset intelligence to enhance supply chain operations. Established in 2013 and operating as a subsidiary of Genscape, Inc., Weft integrates various tracking technologies, including Wi-Fi, BLE, GPS, satellite, and GPRS, to offer insights into logistics processes. The company's platform allows users to monitor and manage their assets, setting alerts for conditions such as location, temperature, and vibrations. By leveraging predictive analytics, Weft helps shippers anticipate potential bottlenecks by analyzing current locations and planned routes against historical data, enabling proactive adjustments to improve delivery timelines. The platform is accessible through web and mobile applications, and it collaborates with ERP providers, telecommunications companies, and logistics firms to extend its reach and capabilities within the industry.