Plug and Play Tech Center
Investment Details
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Asset Class Focus
Venture Capital
Stage Focus
Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, Singapore, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Israel, Norway, Finland, Chile, Argentina, The Netherlands
Industries Focus
- Financial Services
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications
- Media
- Automotive
- Retail
- Education
- Agriculture
- FinTech
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Health
- Manufacturing
- InsurTech
- Entertainment
- Sustainability
- Agtech
- Agricultural Technology
- Food & Beverage
- Mobility
- Maritime
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- IoT
- Supply Chain
- Internet of Things
- Real Estate & Construction
- Enterprise
- Smart Cities
- Defense
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Health & Wellness
- Travel & Hospitality
- Brand & Retail
- New Materials & Packaging
- Animal Health
- Crypto & Digital Assets
- Media & Ad
Investment Size:
100,000 to 500,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 2006
Plug and Play Tech Center is a global innovation platform and early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 2006 by Saeed Amidi, the firm connects startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies to accelerate technological advancement. With a presence in over 60 locations worldwide, Plug and Play operates more than 60 industry-focused accelerator programs, supporting startups at various stages from pre-seed to Series C. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, Lending Club, SoundHound, and Guardant Health.
The firm's investment strategy is technology-agnostic, focusing on early-stage investments across a diverse range of industries, including fintech, insurtech, Internet of Things, brand and retail, mobility, new materials and packaging, sustainability, food and beverage, travel and hospitality, health and wellness, and supply chain and logistics. Plug and Play typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, leveraging its extensive network of over 600 corporate partners to provide portfolio companies with unparalleled resources and opportunities.
In 2025, Plug and Play launched a $50 million fund dedicated to investing in AI and fintech startups worldwide, backed by nine institutional investors. This initiative underscores the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of disruptive technologies across the globe. Additionally, in March 2025, Plug and Play, in collaboration with EA Group Holding, launched a €20 million fund aimed at investing in early-stage startups based in Spain and Spanish founders worldwide, focusing on sectors such as AI, fintech, sustainability, mobility, and e-commerce.
Plug and Play's global ecosystem has facilitated over $6 billion in venture funding for its startup community, with investments in companies like Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. The firm's accelerator programs and corporate innovation platforms have been instrumental in driving innovation and growth for startups and corporations alike, solidifying its position as a leading force in the global innovation landscape.
Requirements
- Focus on early-stage technology startups
- Alignment with Plug and Play's industry verticals
- Potential for global scalability
- Strong founding team with a clear vision
- Innovative solutions addressing market needs
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams
- Global market potential
- Alignment with Plug and Play's industry focus areas
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Portfolio Companies
- PayPal
- LendingClub
- Dropbox
- Guardant Health
- Honey
- N26
- Rappi
- Bankly Technologies
- Flutterwave
- AZA Finance
- Bosta
- Amitruck
- Chari
- Healthlane
- Bypa-ss
- 2MR Labs
- Airalo
- Alterpacks
- Hippo Insurance
- Lending Club
- SoundHound
- Quantenna
- Hippo
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