Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, established in 2006, is a global innovation platform that connects startups, investors, and corporations. Based in Sunnyvale, California, with operations in 22 locations worldwide, the company runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, fostering collaboration between major corporations and high-quality startups. These programs span sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, IoT, Brand & Retail, Mobility, and Health & Wellness, among others. Plug and Play invests in seed, angel, and Series A rounds, with a focus on great teams leading emerging growth companies. Since inception, their startup community has raised over $9 billion in venture funding, with notable success stories including Dropbox, PayPal, and LendingClub.

Neda Amidi

President

Amir Amidi

Managing Partner of Travel and Hospitality Center of Innovation

Saeed Amidi

CEO

Davis Auksmuksts

Principal, Ventures and Director, Fintech

Thomas Bigagli

Partner

Wade Bitaraf

Founder, Energy and Sustainability

Kieran Borrett

Director, United Kingdom

Kristi Choi

Operating Partner

Matthew Claxton

Partner and Global Director of Sustainability

Alex Cobos

Director, Mexico

Dana Diefendorf

Investor

Tarek Elessawi

Principal

Garnett Ge

Ventures Associate, Cross Border

Eugenio Gonzalez JD

Partner

Omer Gozen Ph.D

Partner

Gemma Guilera

Senior Partner Success Manager

Aziz El Hachem

North Africa Director

Karima El Hakim

Country Director - Egypt

Jackie Hernandez

Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships and Founding Member

Andrea Sanchez

Director

Salim Laouiti

Fintech Associate

Tanya Ma

Ventures Associate, Brand and Retail

Alireza Masrour

General Partner

Javier Megias

Managing Partner, EMEA VC Fund

Omeed Mehrinfar

Managing Partner, Middle-East

Kevin Parakkattu

Partner

Blanca Ribas Pombo

Investor

Julianne Roseman

Principal - Digital Health Ventures

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Michelle Shi

Senior Venture Associate

Noorjit Sidhu

Ventures Associate

Kohei Suzuki

Associate

Erena Estellés Tatay

Ventures Analyst

Alexander Tran

Partner

Philippe Vincent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Carolin Wais

Partner

Kevin Withstandley

Senior Director, Partner Success

Claire Xiong

Director

Vanessa Yang

Investor, Plug and Play Investment

Ivan Zgomba

Partner, Ventures

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China and Senior Technology Analyst

Lindsay Lebahn

Senior Program Manager and Director

Past deals in Ontario

Hutsy

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Hutsy is a financial technology company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2019. It operates a real estate investment crowdfunding platform, enabling users to invest in properties online. In addition to real estate investment, Hutsy employs artificial intelligence to monitor users' bank accounts for upcoming bills and automatically manages payments when balances are insufficient, helping to prevent overdraft fees and late charges. The company also offers prepaid, reloadable cards and an integrated application that provides users with real-time insights into their spending. Hutsy aims to enhance financial wellness by offering tools for budgeting, a free credit score, and resources for credit monitoring and reporting, making it easier for individuals to manage their finances and improve their financial health.

CarbonGraph

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CarbonGraph is a Toronto-based platform that enables businesses to measure and share their carbon footprint in a standardized format. The platform focuses on calculating emissions based on fuel consumption, providing users with a means to estimate and communicate the environmental impact of their products or services. By offering validation and context to carbon-related data, CarbonGraph helps companies reduce their carbon footprint efficiently and cost-effectively. This functionality supports businesses in highlighting their sustainable practices and advancing towards carbon neutrality.

Symend

Venture Round in 2022
Symend Inc. is a company that specializes in debt recovery solutions through its innovative software platform. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, with additional offices in Toronto and Denver, Symend focuses on enhancing the debt collection process by utilizing automation, predictive analytics, and behavioral science. The platform aims to minimize debt delinquency while ensuring a positive experience for all stakeholders. It offers tools for treatment planning, campaign management, and self-service options, allowing businesses in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, and utilities to engage customers effectively. By creating personalized interactions, Symend empowers individuals to manage their debts through flexible repayment options, ultimately fostering better financial outcomes and strengthening customer relationships.

Rocket Doctor

Convertible Note in 2021
Rocket Doctor is a telemedicine marketplace that connects patients with board-certified physicians across various disciplines. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the platform enables physicians to establish and manage their own independent virtual clinics through a secure, cloud-based system. Patients benefit from at-home, same-day access to licensed medical professionals, available 24/7 with just a few clicks. The marketplace supports virtual video appointments, online care, and health monitoring, allowing patients' health data to be securely transmitted to their doctors via devices linked to phones or computers. This streamlined approach facilitates quick and convenient healthcare delivery in a digital format.

Kepler

Series B in 2021
Kepler Communications Inc. specializes in satellite communications by designing, developing, and operating satellite infrastructure for space-based connectivity. The company focuses on creating a network of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that facilitate communication for various applications, including connecting space stations and devices. Its offerings include PolarConnect, which allows organizations in extreme environments to maintain global connectivity, and the Global Data Service, a high-bandwidth solution for transferring large data files from remote locations to the internet. Kepler is also developing everywhereIOT, a solution aimed at providing reliable, low-power connectivity for Internet of Things devices worldwide. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler serves diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics, positioning itself as a leader in addressing connectivity challenges in both terrestrial and space environments.

Vizolution

Venture Round in 2020
Vizolution Limited specializes in providing innovative customer service technology that enhances remote customer engagement for businesses across various sectors, including financial services, insurance, energy, and telecommunications. The company's suite of solutions includes vScreen, a patented screen-sharing tool designed to facilitate real-time interactions between agents and customers, allowing for document sharing, signing, and enhanced communication. Other offerings include vDoc, a secure portal for document management; vChat, which enriches web conversations with visual aids and document handling; and vVid, an integrated video and telephony solution that allows for face-to-face interactions. Vizolution's technology enables businesses to streamline financial transactions, improve conversion rates, and reduce compliance risks, all while ensuring a seamless experience for customers using any device or browser. Established in 2008 and based in Port Talbot, UK, with an office in Toronto, Canada, Vizolution was formerly known as Norland Technology Limited until its rebranding in 2015.

ApplyBoard

Series C in 2020
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

Relay Platform

Seed Round in 2020
Relay Platform Inc. is a developer of an online Software-as-a-Service solution designed to streamline the reinsurance and large insurance placement process for ceding teams, underwriters, and brokers. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Relay's platform offers a single-entry, multi-carrier comparative-rating solution that facilitates the handling of all property and casualty lines. It supports both instant API and email quoting, regardless of complexity, thereby enabling brokers to efficiently secure and compare quotes. By organizing placement information and communications in one centralized location, Relay enhances brokers' ability to create competitive proposals, ultimately increasing their close and renewal rates.

Bountey

Seed Round in 2018
Bountey Inc. is a Toronto-based company that has developed a platform for content creators to crowdfund their projects using cryptocurrencies. Founded in 2017, Bountey allows creators to post fundable goals, referred to as Bounteys, which the audience can support by contributing funds. This interactive system enables users to express their preferences on content by backing specific ideas, thereby providing creators with valuable feedback. Once a Bountey is fully funded, creators have the option to accept the funding or reject it, with automatic refunds issued to supporters in the latter case. Bountey charges a 10% commission on accepted Bounteys, making it a viable option for creators seeking financial support without directly soliciting donations.

ApplyBoard

Series A in 2018
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

Litmus Automation

Seed Round in 2018
Litmus Automation Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed for industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Toronto and Chiyoda, the company offers solutions through its software, Litmus Edge. This software collects, normalizes, and analyzes real-time data directly from various devices, machines, controllers, and sensors, providing operators with essential insights to mitigate potential downtimes and business risks. Additionally, Litmus Automation has developed Litmus Edge Manager, a centralized platform for managing devices, data, and applications. This tool enables secure mass deployment, over-the-air updates, and automated actions, facilitating better control over edge devices. The company's innovative approach aims to transform critical edge data into actionable intelligence, supporting maintenance, machine learning, and artificial intelligence initiatives for organizations implementing IoT solutions.

Nuco

Series A in 2017
Nuco Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing blockchain infrastructure solutions aimed at enabling users to create enterprise software. Founded in 1988, Nuco provides an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed for the development, deployment, and management of decentralized networks and smart contracts. The company's focus is on creating production-ready infrastructure that has the potential to transform the structure, processes, and business models across various industries through the application of blockchain technology.

Slice Labs

Series A in 2017
Slice Labs Inc. specializes in on-demand insurance solutions tailored for the evolving digital economy. The company offers a comprehensive platform known as Insurance Cloud Services (ICS), which empowers insurers and technology firms to create flexible, pay-as-you-go insurance products. Additionally, Slice Mind, an AI-driven tool, assists businesses in personalizing and predicting insurance risks. Slice operates from its headquarters in New York City and maintains a studio in Toronto, with further operations extending to the United Kingdom, the European Union, and recently, the Asia Pacific region. The company also features Duuo, a digital insurance brand focused on delivering on-demand coverage.

ApplyBoard

Seed Round in 2016
ApplyBoard is a technology company that facilitates the study abroad process for international students by connecting them with recruitment partners and educational institutions through a unified platform. The company simplifies the application journey, assisting students from around the globe in discovering, applying to, and enrolling in universities in North America. Founded eight years ago, ApplyBoard has rapidly expanded, employing over 1,200 team members and establishing a presence in 30 countries, including India, China, and the United States. In 2023, it received recognition from Deloitte as one of Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its significant impact on the education sector and its commitment to empowering students worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Kitchener, Ontario, with an additional office in Gurugram, India.

Nuco

Seed Round in 2016
Nuco Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing blockchain infrastructure solutions aimed at enabling users to create enterprise software. Founded in 1988, Nuco provides an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed for the development, deployment, and management of decentralized networks and smart contracts. The company's focus is on creating production-ready infrastructure that has the potential to transform the structure, processes, and business models across various industries through the application of blockchain technology.

Kepler

Seed Round in 2016
Kepler Communications Inc. specializes in satellite communications by designing, developing, and operating satellite infrastructure for space-based connectivity. The company focuses on creating a network of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that facilitate communication for various applications, including connecting space stations and devices. Its offerings include PolarConnect, which allows organizations in extreme environments to maintain global connectivity, and the Global Data Service, a high-bandwidth solution for transferring large data files from remote locations to the internet. Kepler is also developing everywhereIOT, a solution aimed at providing reliable, low-power connectivity for Internet of Things devices worldwide. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Kepler serves diverse industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics, positioning itself as a leader in addressing connectivity challenges in both terrestrial and space environments.

Cliptone

Seed Round in 2013
Cliptone is a messaging application that enables its users to send creative voice messages to their friends. It allows its users to record a clip up to 10 seconds; apply voice filters and background music; and more. Cliptone was launched on March 3, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.
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