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Plug and Play Tech Center

Global innovation platform that connects startups, corporations and investors through accelerators and VC.

🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California · Founded 2006 · 201–1,000 people

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Plug and Play is a global innovation platform founded in 2006 by Saeed Amidi and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. It connects startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities and government agencies across more than 60 locations on five continents. It runs industry-focused accelerator programs and invests in early-stage technology companies through its in-house venture fund. It also operates in Japan as Plug and Play Japan.

Services

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Accelerator Programs

Industry-focused accelerator programs for startups.

Who it's for: Startups

  • More than 100 accelerator programs a year
  • Programs span more than 25 industries
  • Connects startups with corporations and investors
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Venture Capital

In-house venture fund that invests in early-stage technology companies.

Who it's for: Early-stage technology startups

  • More than 2,500 companies backed since inception
  • More than 35 portfolio companies have reached unicorn status
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Corporate Innovation

Innovation services that connect corporations with startups.

Who it's for: Corporations

  • Accelerator programs for corporations
  • Innovation strategy

Customers

Works with startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities and government agencies.

Traction

Updated Oct 2026
60+offices worldwide
100+accelerator programs a year
2,500+companies backed since inception
35+unicorns in portfolio
550+corporate partners
$40B+follow-on funding raised by portfolio since 2006

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