Plug and Play Tech Center is a global innovation platform headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, dedicated to catalyzing technological advancement by connecting startups, corporations, and investors worldwide. Founded in 2006 by Saeed Amidi, the firm has established itself as a leading accelerator and venture capital firm, operating over 60 industry-focused accelerator programs across more than 35 cities globally. These programs support startups at various stages, from seed to Series C, and cover a wide range of industries, including Fintech, Insurtech, Internet of Things, Brand & Retail, Mobility, New Materials & Packaging, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, Travel & Hospitality, Health & Wellness, and Supply Chain & Logistics.

Plug and Play collaborates with over 500 industry-leading corporations and partners with more than 300 venture capital firms to invest in over 250 companies annually. Notable companies in its portfolio include PayPal, LendingClub, Dropbox, NatureBox, SoundHound, Zoosk, Matcha (acquired by Apple), VentureBeat, FiscalNote, CreditSesame, Api.ai (acquired by Google), Milo (acquired by eBay), AddThis (acquired by Oracle), Baarzo (acquired by Google), ChangeTip (acquired by Airbnb), Danger (acquired by Microsoft), Ellie Mae (acquired by Ellie Mae), and Vudu (acquired by Walmart). The firm's mission is to make innovation open to anyone, anywhere, fostering collaboration and accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies.