Plug and Play Tech Center is a California-based accelerator founded in 2006. Since then, they’ve helped more than 1,360 startups launch successfully. Their portfolio features well-known companies like Dropbox, CourseHero, and LendingClub.
Plug and Play typically invests $50,000 to $250,000 in startups from Pre-Seed to Series A. Startups may also receive up to $1M in follow-on funding directly from Plug and Play.
There’s no fixed equity amount, but ownership stakes usually range from 1% to 5%, depending on the investment size.
You can apply through their online application. Their Ventures Team reviews each submission and will reach out to schedule a call if you’re a good fit.
Plug and Play supports a wide range of industries—including AgTech, IoT, Fintech, and Enterprise Software. Startups accepted into the program gain access to:
Venture capital funding
Experienced, world-class mentors
Over 500 corporate partners for pitching and guidance
Daily networking events (more than 1,300 events worldwide in 2021)
A network of 300+ venture capitalists across multiple sectors
Office space in the heart of Silicon Valley
Main Address
Sunnyvale, California, United States
New York, New York, United States