Plug and Play Tech Center
Global early-stage VC and accelerator, the world's most active startup investor.
Plug and Play Tech Center (PNP) is an American venture capital firm and accelerator headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2006 by Saeed Amidi. With 00M in assets under management, PNP is the world's most active startup accelerator, operating 50+ locations globally with vertical-specific programmes connecting startups with corporate partners including Toyota, Visa, American Express, and Deutsche Bank. The firm typically writes checks from 5K to 00K across pre-seed through Series A. Notable early investments include PayPal, Dropbox, and LendingClub. PNP has a dedicated defence and aerospace vertical.
Overview
- Firm
- Plug and Play Tech Center
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, CA, USA
- Founded
- 2006
- AUM
- $1B+ in assets across its global portfolio (250+ investments, 33 exits, 2,800+ startups accelerated, as of Jan 2026)
- Avg. check
- $25K-$500K depending on program/geography; typical seed check ~$100K-$150K (avg. $108K, 2020 data)
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A
- Thesis
- Early-stage technology investments with corporate partnership model; verticals include aerospace & defence, fintech, health, AI, mobility, and enterprise.
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Frequently asked
- What is Plug and Play Tech Center?
- Early-stage technology investments with corporate partnership model; verticals include aerospace & defence, fintech, health, AI, mobility, and enterprise.
- How much does Plug and Play Tech Center manage?
- Plug and Play Tech Center manages $1B+ in assets across its global portfolio (250+ investments, 33 exits, 2,800+ startups accelerated, as of Jan 2026) in assets, and was founded in 2006.
- What stages does Plug and Play Tech Center invest at?
- Plug and Play Tech Center invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, with typical checks of $25K-$500K depending on program/geography; typical seed check ~$100K-$150K (avg. $108K, 2020 data).
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Announces $1B+ portfolio milestone, 250+ investments, 33 exits, 2,800+ startups accelerated globally
PR Newswire: Plug and Play Turns 20: New Book Tells the Story of the Global Innovation PowerhouseVerified2026-01-22 - 2
Typical investment $100,000-$150,000 for a 1-5% minority stake; 2020 average check size $108,000
Crunchbase News: Under The Hood: Plug and Play Ventures' Startup Investing StrategyReported2021-10-08 - 3
Runs a dedicated Aerospace & Defense vertical covering advanced defense technologies, aeronautics, advanced air mobility
Plug and Play Tech Center: Aerospace & Defense industry pageReported2026-04-24