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 Spain

Quibim

Seed Round in 2024
Quibim, headquartered in Valencia, Spain, is a leader in whole-body medical imaging analysis, providing innovative AI-based image processing technologies. Its products, utilized by pharmaceutical companies and research teams globally, focus on extracting quantitative information from radiological images. Quibim Precision®, the company's whole-body imaging ecosystem, supports a variety of applications, from disease detection to monitoring the effectiveness of new treatments. By employing an AI-first approach, Quibim enables partners to accurately identify pathologies across different body parts and imaging modalities, ultimately enhancing the diagnosis of high-incidence illnesses and assessing treatment outcomes. This commitment to leveraging advanced imaging biomarkers contributes significantly to improving human health.

xNova International

Pre Seed Round in 2023
xNova International, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, assists companies in expanding into international markets by offering essential data and advanced technologies. The company has developed a digital platform that provides vital information about potential clients and competitors, streamlining the search process for importers and accelerating internationalization. Utilizing artificial intelligence and big data analytics, xNova International's platform enables businesses to access comprehensive insights about their prospects in various global markets, making the international expansion process more intuitive and cost-effective.

Zeleros

Series B in 2022
Zeleros is a Spanish company dedicated to the development of hyperloop technology, which is envisioned as a new mode of transport. The company focuses on optimizing vehicles to lower infrastructure costs while ensuring passenger safety through controlled working pressures. Zeleros is preparing to construct a 2-kilometer test track in Valencia to demonstrate high-speed travel capabilities. Its goal is to create sustainable and efficient transport systems that can reach speeds of 1,000 km/h using clean energy, combining elements from both the aerospace and railway industries through a network of depressurized tubes. This approach aims to enhance scalability for long-distance routes and reduce construction, operation, and maintenance costs. Zeleros collaborates with various partners, including Altran and the Polytechnic University of Valencia, and is supported by investors like Silicon Valley's Plug and Play Tech Center and Climate-KIC. Additionally, it participates in Trenlab's acceleration program. The company operates within Spain but aims to establish an international standard for hyperloop systems to ensure global interoperability and has raised over €1.5 million in funding through two investment rounds.

Brickbro

Seed Round in 2021
Brickbro is a peer-to-peer platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, and renting of commercial properties. By identifying distressed commercial assets and assessing their future potential, Brickbro connects property owners with individuals seeking lucrative opportunities. The platform offers an end-to-end online transaction experience, allowing commercial property owners to receive instant offers through a proprietary algorithm tailored for various property types, including offices, warehouses, and logistics centers. This innovative approach streamlines the sales process, making it simpler and more efficient for both sellers and buyers. As a result, Brickbro has emerged as a leading real estate transactional platform within the Spanish market.

Payflow

Seed Round in 2021
Payflow is a financial platform that offers a unique employee benefit by providing instant access to earned salaries, thereby enhancing employees' financial well-being. Founded in 2020 and backed by Rocket Internet, the company operates from Spain. Payflow's service allows employees to access their earnings without affecting the company's cash flow or complicating payroll processes. This approach not only improves employee productivity and engagement but also helps organizations manage their financial operations more effectively. Through its platform, Payflow aims to support both employees and employers in achieving better financial management.

CARTO

Venture Round in 2020
CARTO is a leading Location Intelligence platform that specializes in transforming spatial data into actionable insights for businesses. Founded in 2012 by an environmental scientist and visualization experts, the company is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Madrid, Seville, and Washington, DC. CARTO provides a cloud-based mapping, analysis, and visualization engine that enables data scientists, developers, and analysts to tackle spatial problems, optimize business processes, and predict outcomes. Its services facilitate more efficient delivery routes, enhanced behavioral marketing, and strategic store placements. With a customer base of 2,500, including notable companies like Mastercard, Vodafone, and Coca-Cola, CARTO has established itself as a significant player in the field. The company employs around 130 people and has garnered recognition from industry leaders such as G2, Gartner, and Forrester for its innovative contributions to Location Intelligence.

Verse

Venture Round in 2019
Verse is a payments technology platform based in Barcelona, Spain, that simplifies the process of storing, spending, and sharing money. Its mobile application allows users to easily and instantly share payments without hidden fees, offering the option to keep transactions private or public. The platform enables users to pay and request money from friends using their phone contacts, facilitating global money transfers in less than two business days. Founded in 2016, Verse aims to enhance financial interactions by reducing friction in transactions. The application is available for both Android and iOS devices, catering to a wide user base.

Agentero

Seed Round in 2019
Agentero Inc. is a technology company that offers a digital platform designed to assist independent insurance agents in managing and growing their businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with additional offices in Nashville, Tennessee, and Madrid, Spain, Agentero enables agents to monitor new business and existing clients, facilitating cross-selling and up-selling opportunities. The platform provides tools for agents to efficiently manage insurance policies, access modern carriers, and enhance customer interactions. By streamlining the quoting and binding processes, Agentero aims to create a more intuitive insurance ecosystem that allows agents to deliver the right insurance solutions to their clients at the right time.

Plentie

Seed Round in 2017
Plentie Inc. is a mobile application developed to facilitate the creation and discovery of communities centered around shared interests. Founded in 2015 and based in Madrid, Spain, Plentie allows users to search for and join communities aligned with their preferences, as well as create their own communities. The application enhances user engagement by enabling individuals to invite friends through email and social media, set proximity preferences for conversations, and explore various topics. By providing a platform for users to interact with like-minded individuals and organizations, Plentie fosters meaningful connections based on shared tastes and interests.

Masreco

Seed Round in 2017
Masreco is an online marketplace that facilitates the rental of construction machinery between construction companies and professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Valencia, Spain, the platform serves as a connection point for builders and contractors, streamlining the process of machinery rental. By focusing on the construction industry, Masreco aims to enhance efficiency and collaboration among its users.

Bnext

Seed Round in 2017
Bnext is a fintech platform based in Madrid, Spain, that functions as a supermarket for financial products. It offers users the ability to create a current account quickly, providing nearly all the functionalities of a traditional bank without the need to engage with one. Users can consolidate their financial information by linking external accounts on the platform. The core innovation of Bnext is its Marketplace, where users can explore a diverse range of financial products from various fintechs and banks, all selected to meet their specific needs. This platform allows users to purchase and manage these products seamlessly within the app, without incurring excessive fees. Rather than focusing on selling numerous products, Bnext collaborates with fintechs to present the best available offers, encompassing services such as real estate investments, mutual funds, loans, and crowdfunding. By progressively integrating leading market products, Bnext aims to redefine banking by becoming a comprehensive financial service provider without the limitations of a traditional bank.

Easy Stay Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Easy Stay Technologies, headquartered in Malaga, Spain, specializes in developing a hotel booking application. Their platform aims to enhance both guest satisfaction and hotel productivity. It offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface for guests to access and book various hotel services, while also providing hotels with valuable data analysis on customer habits and preferences. This data enables hotels to implement proactive marketing strategies, improve management, and ultimately increase revenues.

Essentialist

Seed Round in 2016
Essentialist is a members-only bespoke travel service that specializes in creating customized itineraries for global destinations. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, the company offers a membership-based platform that provides access to a concierge-style travel planner. This service includes curated itineraries and reviews of popular destinations, tailored to the individual passions and preferences of each member. Essentialist aims to connect travelers with the unique people and places that define each location, enhancing their travel experiences and helping them discover the essence of their chosen destinations.

Entrenarme

Seed Round in 2015
Entrenarme, S.L. is an online platform based in Valencia, Spain, that connects personal trainers with clients seeking to enhance their fitness and sports performance. Founded in 2013, the company serves as a comprehensive resource for trainers looking to expand their clientele and for individuals aiming to improve their physical health through tailored exercise programs. Rather than merely functioning as a directory, Entrenarme offers an interactive environment that prioritizes user experience and engagement, facilitating direct communication between trainers and clients. This innovative approach allows both local and international trainers to provide efficient and effective services, establishing Entrenarme as a significant player in the online fitness community. As of October 2019, Entrenarme operates as a subsidiary of Food Job Enterprise S.L.

Wave Application

Seed Round in 2015
Wave Application enables users to place contacts on a private map for a limited period of time. It offers a simple service, easy to use, and makes life easier for people. Wave Application can be used for finding friends to meet up in the city, date nights, travelling in unknown cities, business meetings outside the office, big sports events, sharing location when users are stuck in the traffic. Wave Application was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Blinkfire Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Blinkfire Analytics, Inc., established in 2011, is a Chicago-based company with a presence in Valencia, Spain. It specializes in providing a social media analytics platform for professional sports franchises and brands. The company's core product, Blinkfire Analytics, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to measure media value and impact, enabling rights holders, players, agents, and brands to enhance fan engagement and sponsorship effectiveness. This is achieved by offering inventory valuation, visual analytics, engagement analytics, and profile claim features.

Sales Layer

Seed Round in 2014
Sales Layer is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) SaaS platform that enables businesses to efficiently upload, analyze, and enhance their product data. By providing a streamlined onboarding process and user-friendly interface, Sales Layer allows teams to showcase their products across various platforms and marketplaces with minimal effort, significantly reducing the time spent on data management. The platform integrates seamlessly with major selling channels like Google, Amazon, Shopify, and Magento, allowing brands to optimize their product information for improved sales performance. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with an additional office in London, Sales Layer serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Teka and AkzoNobel. Its services empower suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to centralize data, automate synchronization across sales channels, and enhance their overall product content, ultimately driving revenue growth.

Entrenarme

Seed Round in 2014
Entrenarme, S.L. is an online platform based in Valencia, Spain, that connects personal trainers with clients seeking to enhance their fitness and sports performance. Founded in 2013, the company serves as a comprehensive resource for trainers looking to expand their clientele and for individuals aiming to improve their physical health through tailored exercise programs. Rather than merely functioning as a directory, Entrenarme offers an interactive environment that prioritizes user experience and engagement, facilitating direct communication between trainers and clients. This innovative approach allows both local and international trainers to provide efficient and effective services, establishing Entrenarme as a significant player in the online fitness community. As of October 2019, Entrenarme operates as a subsidiary of Food Job Enterprise S.L.

BetRocket

Seed Round in 2014
BetRocket is an online platform based in Valencia, Spain, that integrates gaming and sports betting tournaments, allowing users to compete against one another. Founded in 2013, the platform requires users to utilize RocketCoins for tournament registration, after which they receive 5,000 chips to place bets. BetRocket emphasizes organized and legal betting, fostering an interactive environment where users can engage in sports betting while connecting with friends.

Mercaux

Seed Round in 2013
Mercaux Inc. is a London-based company that specializes in a business-to-business Software-as-a-Service platform aimed at enhancing the in-store shopping experience for retailers. With operations in Paris and Barcelona, Mercaux provides a comprehensive application for store associates that includes features such as clienteling, omni-POS, fulfillment, and remote selling. The platform is designed to create a seamless interaction between customers and physical stores through a universal basket and self-service payment options. By enabling assisted selling and offering self-checkout solutions, Mercaux helps retailers deliver a frictionless shopping experience that allows customers to complete transactions anywhere within the store.

Zank Financial

Seed Round in 2013
Zank is an online peer-to-peer lending platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain. It connects individual borrowers with savers and investors, providing an alternative to traditional banking loans. By facilitating direct loans between users, Zank enables borrowers to access better interest rates while offering investors the opportunity for higher returns on their investments. The platform assesses the risk associated with loans and investments, allowing both parties to make informed financial decisions.

Selltag

Seed Round in 2013
Selltag offers a simple online platform for people to sell and buy items. It brings together buyers and sellers using the power of social networks. That means people can sell goods that is no longer needed or not used anymore, maybe something people have made or even digital contents to friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Plus people can get help from those same contacts, if the link is shared to an ad users will get more potential buyers to see it. Selltag was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in Valencia, Spain.

Meetmeals

Seed Round in 2013
Meetmeals, S.L., headquartered in Santa Bárbara, Spain, operates an online platform that facilitates social gastronomic gatherings. The company connects food enthusiasts and cooking aficionados, allowing them to come together to share their love for culinary experiences. Users can organize events where they can cook and enjoy diverse dishes with others, promoting cultural exchange through food. This platform enables participants to explore new flavors and connect with people from various backgrounds, enriching their gastronomic journeys. By fostering these social interactions centered around cooking and dining, Meetmeals enhances the communal experience of food appreciation.

Sales Layer

Seed Round in 2013
Sales Layer is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) SaaS platform that enables businesses to efficiently upload, analyze, and enhance their product data. By providing a streamlined onboarding process and user-friendly interface, Sales Layer allows teams to showcase their products across various platforms and marketplaces with minimal effort, significantly reducing the time spent on data management. The platform integrates seamlessly with major selling channels like Google, Amazon, Shopify, and Magento, allowing brands to optimize their product information for improved sales performance. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with an additional office in London, Sales Layer serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies such as Teka and AkzoNobel. Its services empower suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to centralize data, automate synchronization across sales channels, and enhance their overall product content, ultimately driving revenue growth.

TouristEye

Seed Round in 2012
TouristEye is a mobile application designed to assist users in planning their trips and weekend getaways by collecting destinations and activities. Launched in 2010 and based in Madrid, the app has garnered a user base of over 500,000 travelers who utilize its features to access information and maps offline. Key functionalities of TouristEye include the ability to quickly plan trips without overlooking important details, create community and collaborative wishlists, and access integrated data from services like Yelp and Foursquare. The platform also provides personalized suggestions for weekend escapes, ensuring users can efficiently organize their travel itineraries without needing an internet connection while on the go. Co-founded by Ariel Camus and Javier Fernandez Escribano, TouristEye continues to enhance the travel planning experience.

Smartaxi

Seed Round in 2012
Smartaxi is a technology company based in Valencia, Spain, founded in 2012 by Valeriya Zaytseva and Federico Esquibel. The company has developed a mobile application designed for taxi drivers that leverages artificial intelligence to predict potential customer locations in real time. This innovative platform not only provides vital information to cab drivers about high-demand areas but also optimizes their operational efficiency. By enhancing the performance of both independent drivers and large taxi fleets, Smartaxi aims to improve customer acquisition, thereby revolutionizing the taxi sector.
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