Plug and Play Tech Center

Plug and Play Tech Center, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a global accelerator and venture capital firm focusing on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. It runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs twice a year, providing a platform for startups to connect with major corporations and investors. The firm emphasizes collaboration and innovation across various sectors, including fintech, health technology, retail, and sustainability. Plug and Play also offers resources such as funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities to support startups in refining their business models and gaining market traction. With a presence in multiple locations worldwide, the firm has cultivated a vast network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders, facilitating significant investments and fostering technological advancement.

Anas Abdelrahim

Associate

Neda Amidi

President

Amir Amidi

Managing Partner, Travel and Hospitality Practice

Davis Auksmuksts

Investor

Roberto Reyes Balcorta

Partner

Agata Baryzewska

Investor

Thomas Bigagli

Investor

Wade Bitaraf

Founder, Energy and Sustainability

Marc Bouchet

Analyst

Noreen Brar

Associate

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Andres Carbonell

Investor

Jeff Chien

Senior Vice President, China Partnership

Kristi Choi

Investor

Matthew Claxton

Global Director

Alex Cobos

Director, Mexico

George Damouny

Partner

William Decker

Co-Founder and Head of Media and Advertising

Andres Diaz

Associate

Dana Diefendorf

Associate

Roy Djunaidi

Investor

Tarek Elessawi

Principal

Sean Elmurib

Associate

Stefan Faistenauer

Investor

Garnett Ge

Ventures Associate, Cross Border

Eugenio Gonzalez

Principal

Omer Gozen Ph.D

Partner

Gemma Guilera

Senior Partner Success Manager

Rohit Gupta

Ventures Associate

Aziz El Hachem

North Africa Director

Gijs Dutry van Haeften

Ventures Associate, Insurtech

Karima El Hakim

Country Director - Egypt

Alex Hemmerlein

Associate

Jackie Hernandez

VP of Operations

Maximillian Jungreis

Investor

Salim Laouiti

Investor

Natasha Low

Associate

Tanya Ma

Investor

Milad Malek

Senior Associate

Alireza Masrour

Managing Partner

Evan Matuszak

Investor

Javier Megias

Managing Partner, EMEA VC Fund

Omeed Mehrinfar

Managing Partner, Middle-East

Juan Naveira

Associate

Kevin Parakkattu

Principal

Alberto Pascual

Investor

Amit Patel

Investor

Blanca Ribas Pombo

Investor

Leonardo Rocchetti

Investor

Julianne Roseman

Senior Associate

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Letizia Royo-Villanova

Investor

Michelle Shi

Associate

Noorjit Sidhu

Ventures Associate

Janis Skriveris

Principal

Christopher Sorenson

Managing Director

Erena Estellés Tatay

Ventures Analyst

Saleh Tavajoh

Investor

Alexander Tran

Co-Founder, Playbook and Partner

Philippe Vincent

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Zora Wang

Investor

Connie Weisman

VP Corporate Partnershiips - Director of Enterprise 2.0

Kevin Withstandley

Senior Director, Partner Success

Claire Xiong

Director

Vanessa Yang

Investor

Ivan Zgomba

Partner

Bella Zhang

Director of Energy and Sustainability

Darren (Yaodong) Yang

Associate

Past deals in Video Streaming

Quench.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Quench is a tech infrastructure for video creators to deliver exclusive content, engage and reward their true fans.

Awecom

Convertible Note in 2021
AI-powered streaming optimizer dynamically adjusted to a video's characteristics in real-time.

Huddles

Seed Round in 2021
We’re building the first Creator-founded social network, empowering short form video creators through innovative monetization options, inclusive communities, and fun, creator inspired features. We’re dedicated to helping Creators succeed and sustain a living creating content full-time. We’re excited to have you on this journey.

Huddles

Seed Round in 2021
We’re building the first Creator-founded social network, empowering short form video creators through innovative monetization options, inclusive communities, and fun, creator inspired features. We’re dedicated to helping Creators succeed and sustain a living creating content full-time. We’re excited to have you on this journey.

TPA Stream

Seed Round in 2019
TPA Stream provides cloud based software that targets Third Party Administrators and their challenges in managing EOBs (explanation of benefits). TPA Stream harvests EOBs for both and large and small employers and provides a portal for ease of management and automated submission to benefit administration software.TPA Stream was founded in 2014 to make health benefits easier for employees and administrators. After years of experience at various software and healthcare related companies, the three founders of TPA Stream came together to initially make Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) easier for employees.

PicPick

Angel Round in 2019
PikPik is a video editing code solution provider specializing in multi-dimensional image quality enhancement and compression processing for image and video. It is affiliated to Hangzhou Pickup Technology Co., Ltd.

VUZ

Seed Round in 2017
360VUZ is a mobile application that specializes in 360-degree live video streaming, providing users with immersive virtual reality experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the app delivers both live and on-demand 360 video content, focusing on events such as sporting competitions, concerts, and exclusive appearances by influencers. It has gained significant popularity, ranking first in the Entertainment category on app stores and surpassing established platforms. With over four million users, 360VUZ is recognized for its exceptional video quality and innovative technology, holding more than two patents. The company aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem for video and virtual reality, making such experiences mainstream.

Bigstream

Venture Round in 2017
Bigstream Solutions, Inc. specializes in hyper-acceleration technology that significantly enhances the performance of big data platforms, such as Apache Spark, Kafka, and TensorFlow. The company provides a run-time system that optimizes dataflow-level transformations to efficiently distribute workloads across various CPU cores and accelerator resources, including FPGAs. This technology enables enterprises to gain actionable insights in real-time, facilitating accurate predictions of usage trends and user preferences. Additionally, Bigstream's solutions enhance fraud detection, improve security measures, and help organizations manage potential threats by offering proactive risk intelligence. In healthcare, the technology assists providers in personalizing patient care and detecting anomalies in data from network equipment and servers. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, Bigstream was previously known as AxStream, Inc.

MusicNow

Seed Round in 2016
MusicNow, founded in 2015 and based in Berlin, Germany, offers a live video streaming service specifically designed for musicians. The platform enables artists to stream concerts using smartphones, providing high-quality sound and features such as multi-camera and 360-degree streaming. It also allows for synchronized streams from the audience, enhancing the live experience. Musicians can reach a broader audience by streaming directly to popular platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube Live. Additionally, MusicNow collaborates with music labels, providing them with data to evaluate and sign new talent.

Kamcord

Series C in 2016
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.

Stream Hatchet

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Stream Hatchet S.L. is a Valencia-based company that specializes in analytics and reporting services for the esports and gaming industries. Established in 2016, it offers a data analytics platform that provides users with real-time insights into their streaming activities across various platforms, including Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook. The company's tools enable users to compare streaming sessions, generate comprehensive reports, and review past performances to enhance their streaming strategies. Additionally, Stream Hatchet supports businesses by delivering tailored business intelligence products that help manage influencer rosters and evaluate the media equivalency of gaming activations. By aggregating data across multiple streaming platforms, Stream Hatchet empowers individuals and organizations to make informed decisions and optimize their engagement within the gaming community.

Vergence Technologies

Convertible Note in 2015
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Riveting Entertainment

Seed Round in 2015
Riveting Entertainment Group, LLC is a film and video production company. The company directs and produces music videos, commercials, documentary films, online content, branded content, and films. The company provides post production services. Riveting Entertainment Group, LLC also has a recording studio and offers digital distribution and publishing of music videos. It offers video streaming services through an application. Riveting Entertainment Group, LLC was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Sightly

Seed Round in 2014
Sightly Enterprises, Inc. operates a local video platform designed to connect consumers with local businesses through personalized video advertising. Founded in 2006 and based in Del Mar, California, the company specializes in mobile and in-stream video marketing solutions that enable businesses to enhance their visibility in an increasingly video-centric marketplace. Sightly's technology allows for dynamic ad personalization and targeted campaigns across various platforms, including YouTube and Google, tailored to meet specific client objectives. Utilizing an advanced segmentation and optimization engine driven by local data, Sightly provides a comprehensive solution for local brand awareness and customer engagement. Its platform facilitates scalable campaign management through features such as automated bidding and refined audience targeting, ensuring cost-effective investment in the most relevant geographic areas. With a focus on maximizing the effectiveness of video advertising, Sightly empowers businesses to engage with both existing and potential customers effectively.

ProductPlay

Seed Round in 2014
ProductPlay is a mobile and web platform that facilitates crowdsourced video reviews of various consumer products, including electronics, cars, kitchen appliances, clothing, and beauty items. The platform allows users to upload and access product review videos, helping consumers make informed purchasing decisions. By leveraging user-generated content, ProductPlay enhances the shopping experience, providing valuable insights into products through real-life demonstrations and opinions.

Angelcam

Convertible Note in 2014
From the Cloud, Angelcam helps people protect what matters most. NOW At the moment, Angelcam enables 100.000+ users from 200+ countries to access their security cameras online, view live streams and recordings and share them with people they trust, and easily find what happened in past. At the moment, with a smart cloud security solution, Angelcam enables our users to get remote access and easily find what happened on all your cameras. - Manage all your security cameras from one account, no matter the manufacturer. - Access your security cameras and share them with people you trust. - Get quick access to your cloud recordings and quickly find what happened. - Talk to support that understands security and speaks your language. - From your computer or mobile app. - Join more than 100.000 users in 200+ countries who already use Angelcam. COMING SOON: Real-time security in your pocket We already enable our users to easily connect any security camera and sensor (IFTTT ready or enabling email forwarding) into one platform. We're working hard on developing a mobile app that will enable our users to get rid of false alarms, let their trusted contacts verify the alarms for them and take action right from the app. FUTURE Our vision is to make this world a safer place. Once our new mobile app is up and running, we intend to work on enabling people to create a wide network of trusted contacts that will enable communities to better protect their beloved and neighbourhood.

Kamcord

Series A in 2014
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.

Capshare Media

Seed Round in 2014
Capshare Media is a social media company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2013. It offers an online platform designed to enhance storytelling through interactive movies. Users can create engaging narratives by integrating pictures, videos, text, captions, music, and special effects. This platform allows individuals to capture and share experiences in a dynamic slide show format, enabling them to connect with friends and family in a more immersive way. Although currently in stealth mode, Capshare Media aims to transform how stories are told and shared across social networks.

Skimo

Seed Round in 2014
Skimo TV is a computer software company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in developing recording and annotation software that allows users to capture video from meetings and significant events. Its innovative software enables users to annotate any portion of the recorded video, regardless of the meeting platform used. This functionality provides viewers with easy access to bookmarks and annotations, enhancing the overall experience of reviewing recorded content.

Baarzo

Convertible Note in 2013
Baarzo is developing a video search engine designed to scan and index video content, enabling users to locate specific events within videos. This innovative platform allows for precise searches, such as finding every dunk by Kobe Bryant against the Spurs or identifying clips of personal moments, like a child's birthday celebration. Unlike traditional search engines that rely on metadata, Baarzo's technology analyzes the video itself, recognizing numerous objects and faces to pinpoint exact moments of interaction. The company is backed by a skilled team of experts from prestigious institutions and has secured funding from notable investors. Baarzo is currently preparing for a private beta launch and is actively seeking to expand its team.

Cinpost

Seed Round in 2013
Cinpost is a platform for video content creators - from independent films, webseries to video ad producers. Our vision is to be the platform for empowering the new creator, liberating ideas into inspiring, compelling video content. Our suite of innovation touches all facets of creative expression - Broadcast your ideas, build a team, crewsource and manage your production in the cloud. Our Enterprise studio is ideal for large scale productions/studios. Our users: 1) Producers "Liberate and scale your productions like never before - we help you create faster, cheaper and collaborate better", 2) Crew/Talent "Showcase your portfolio, be found and get hired", 3) New digital studios "Manage volume and speed of your productions with our enterprise studio - an ERP like platform with many-to-many production architecture to match your scale" World of video is calling all story tellers - are you ready? Cinpost is your platform of choice.

CrowdSYNC

Seed Round in 2013
CrowdSYNC is an iOS application that allows users to relive live events by merging fan footage shot at the same time and place. Simply upload your clips, and they will be matched to other videos from the same event. Intuitive video playback allows users to recreate the event from any available perspective. Connect with friends, bands and venues and share content with your existing social networking services.

Virool

Seed Round in 2013
Virool, Inc. is a company that specializes in a native video advertising platform aimed at brand marketers. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, St. Petersburg, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Virool enables brands to host videos, design targeted campaigns, and analyze performance results online. Its platform serves both advertisers and publishers, offering a supply-side solution for publishers to maximize revenue and a programmatic distribution system for advertisers to enhance brand impact through real-time analytics and emotional insights. Over its operational years, Virool attracted more than 30,000 global advertisers and partnered with over 100,000 online and mobile publisher properties. The platform has been utilized by major brands such as Coca-Cola, Disney, and Sony to effectively engage audiences and elevate brand presence. Virool was acquired by Turgo in October 2017 and has raised significant funding from notable investors, including Y-Combinator and Menlo Ventures.

Kamcord

Seed Round in 2012
Kamcord is a social media platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in mobile game streaming. The company offers an online gaming platform that allows users to record and share video content of their gameplay. Utilizing an embedded software development kit (SDK), Kamcord enables seamless video capture and sharing, fostering interaction among users through their gaming experiences.

Virool

Seed Round in 2012
Virool, Inc. is a company that specializes in a native video advertising platform aimed at brand marketers. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, St. Petersburg, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Virool enables brands to host videos, design targeted campaigns, and analyze performance results online. Its platform serves both advertisers and publishers, offering a supply-side solution for publishers to maximize revenue and a programmatic distribution system for advertisers to enhance brand impact through real-time analytics and emotional insights. Over its operational years, Virool attracted more than 30,000 global advertisers and partnered with over 100,000 online and mobile publisher properties. The platform has been utilized by major brands such as Coca-Cola, Disney, and Sony to effectively engage audiences and elevate brand presence. Virool was acquired by Turgo in October 2017 and has raised significant funding from notable investors, including Y-Combinator and Menlo Ventures.

Virool

Convertible Note in 2012
Virool, Inc. is a company that specializes in a native video advertising platform aimed at brand marketers. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, St. Petersburg, Toronto, and Los Angeles, Virool enables brands to host videos, design targeted campaigns, and analyze performance results online. Its platform serves both advertisers and publishers, offering a supply-side solution for publishers to maximize revenue and a programmatic distribution system for advertisers to enhance brand impact through real-time analytics and emotional insights. Over its operational years, Virool attracted more than 30,000 global advertisers and partnered with over 100,000 online and mobile publisher properties. The platform has been utilized by major brands such as Coca-Cola, Disney, and Sony to effectively engage audiences and elevate brand presence. Virool was acquired by Turgo in October 2017 and has raised significant funding from notable investors, including Y-Combinator and Menlo Ventures.

Sha-Sha

Seed Round in 2012
Sha-Sha is a subscription-based video on demand service that delivers content from Hollywood and the Arab world. Subscribers gain access to various movies and TV shows with their subscriptions. Sha-Sha was launched by Mohammad Saadi and Mohamed Fathallah, and is operated from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

eyeIO

Seed Round in 2010
EYE IO, LLC is a privately held startup based in Palo Alto, founded in December 2010, specializing in advanced video processing technologies. The company's innovations allow internet content providers, video engines, and network operators to deliver high-definition video with superior quality while minimizing bandwidth usage and costs. EYE IO's technology is the result of extensive research aimed at enhancing online video standards through the development of cutting-edge encoding algorithms. In 2011, Netflix utilized EYE IO's technology to improve video quality for its customers and reduce bandwidth consumption. The company remains committed to addressing future video demands by providing efficient, fully standard-compliant coding solutions designed for ultra-low bandwidth, thereby setting the stage for the next generation of video encoding technology.

Vivu

Series A in 2008
ViVu specializes in providing innovative videoconferencing solutions designed for seamless global communication. The company offers a browser-based video platform that is user-friendly, cost-effective, and requires no downloads, allowing users to initiate video chats and share desktops effortlessly. This flexibility enables participation from a wide range of devices, including PCs, Macs, and mobile devices, accommodating both small teams and large groups. ViVu's technology is utilized by Fortune 500 companies and supports various applications such as online meetings, interactive training, sales presentations, IT support, and e-learning. The platform's compatibility with popular software enhances its functionality, making it a reliable choice for organizations seeking to improve their online meeting experiences.

Telly

Angel Round in 2008
Telly, Inc. operates a Web-video discovery platform. The company offers Telly, a solution to share and discover videos; and Telly Plus, a premium content service that allows users to stream movies and television shows to their iOS and Android mobile devices, and computers. It serves customers primarily in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and Yemen. Telly, Inc. was formerly known as TwitVid, Inc. and changed its name to Telly, Inc. in June 2012. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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