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Plug N Play Ventures
Sunnyvale, United States
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About
Plug and Play Tech Center, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is the world’s largest startup accelerator and a leading venture capital firm. Known for its expansive global reach, Plug and Play operates in over 50 locations across five continents. Their notable investments include industry giants like PayPal, Dropbox, and LendingClub, along with a portfolio boasting more than 30 unicorns such as Honey and Guardant Health. Focusing on diverse industries such as fintech, health, insurtech, and supply chain, Plug and Play leverages its robust corporate network of 450 partners to drive innovation. Their investment strategy is characterized by small, pre-seed and seed-stage checks typically ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. They maintain an active presence globally, investing equally in U.S.-based and international startups. The firm's founder and CEO, Saeed Amidi, emphasizes high energy and a global approach to foster entrepreneurship. Key team members like George Damouny play vital roles in maintaining Plug and Play’s status as one of the most active investors worldwide. Plug and Play’s investment approach is unique, often engaging startups through their acceleration programs without necessarily investing in every participant. They focus on building ecosystems around each industry to maximize startup potential. Recently, the firm has made 102 investments in Q1 2023 alone, underscoring its dynamic and proactive investment strategy.
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$17.4k
Historical average check
$10M
Historical max check
June 2024
Last investment date
1591
Investments
Software & Apps
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Transportation & Mobility
Healthtech & Wellness
Biotech
Gaming
Pharma
Security & Privacy
CleanTech & Sustainability
Data & Analytics
AI & Deep Tech
Social media
Food & Beverage
Fintech & Financial services
Sharing economy
HR & Recruitment
Other
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