Overview

Plug and Play is a global venture capital firm, startup accelerator, and open innovation platform founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. The firm invests primarily from pre-seed through Series A and operates industry-focused programs across more than 25 sectors, including enterprise AI, fintech, health, mobility, energy, deeptech, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, and sustainability. Its platform connects startups with corporations, investors, universities, and governments across a network of more than 60 locations worldwide, combining venture investment with accelerator programs and corporate-startup collaboration.

Investment focus

Sectors
Enterprise & AI, Fintech, Health, Insurtech, Mobility, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Deeptech, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Brand & Retail
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
Regions
Global, United States, Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East, Africa

How they work with companies

Plug and Play supports startups through venture funding, industry-specific accelerator programs, mentorship, networking, and introductions to corporate and investment partners. Its programs help startups pursue pilots and proof-of-concept projects with large organizations, access potential customers and investors, validate technologies, enter new markets, and participate in industry events and global innovation ecosystems.Read more

Plug and Play supports startups through venture funding, industry-specific accelerator programs, mentorship, networking, and introductions to corporate and investment partners. Its programs help startups pursue pilots and proof-of-concept projects with large organizations, access potential customers and investors, validate technologies, enter new markets, and participate in industry events and global innovation ecosystems.

Key people

6 people
Saeed AmidiFounder & CEOView bio

Founder and CEO of Plug and Play. Amidi founded the platform in 2006 and leads its global startup, investment, accelerator, and corporate innovation activities. His earlier involvement with technology companies operating from the Amidi Group's Palo Alto property helped shape the development of Plug and Play.

Alireza MasrourGeneral PartnerView bio

General Partner and member of Plug and Play's Americas leadership team. He is involved in the firm's venture investment activities and in identifying and backing technology startups across Plug and Play's global ecosystem.

Michael OlmsteadChief Revenue Officer, PartnerView bio

Chief Revenue Officer and Partner at Plug and Play. He leads global sales and corporate partnership activities and has been involved in the firm's international expansion and industry-focused innovation programs, including its Brand & Retail platform.

Seena AmidiManaging Partner, EMEAView bio

Managing Partner for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Amidi oversees Plug and Play's EMEA operations and expansion. Earlier at the firm, he helped establish industry programs including New Materials & Packaging and Food & Beverage.

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Jojo FloresCo-FounderView bio

Co-Founder of Plug and Play and a member of its APAC leadership. Flores has worked in startup acceleration and early-stage investing and has been active in developing technology startup ecosystems in the Philippines and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Phillip VincentManaging Partner, APAC; CEO, JapanView bio

Managing Partner for APAC and CEO of Plug and Play Japan. Vincent joined Plug and Play in Silicon Valley in 2014, where he led IoT and Mobility initiatives, before establishing Plug and Play Japan in 2017. He now leads strategic initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on Japan and Korea.

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