Plug and Play Ventures
As one of the most active VCs in Silicon Valley, our goal is to fund the teams that are building the defensible businesses of the future. Since 1998, we have invested in and accelerated more than 6,000 startups, including giant companies such as Google, PayPal and Logitech. In China, Plug and Play focuses on investment of early-stage ToB tech startups. Cooperating with over 100 VCs in China, we help our portfolios grasp best funding opportunities. Till the 1st quarter of 2022, Plug and Play China has invested over 150 startups; among them, 3 have become unicorns.
Plug and Play China early investment
Since Plug and Play entered China in 2015, we have invested over 100 million RMB in more than 150 startups, offering more than 160 dealflows for startups every year.
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1600+Invested Startups Since 2006 Globally
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180+Venture Capital Partners Globally
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$9+BillionStartups Raised Over $9 Billion Financing Since 2006 Globally
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210+Investments Made Worldwide in 2021
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3Unicorns Invested in China
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150+Total Investments in China
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$2.3+BillionTotal Funds of $2.3 Billion Raised in China
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50xThe Best Return Program Fair Market Value Has Increased 50 Times
Our focus areas
- Artificial intelligence
- Ambient intelligence in manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Educational technology
- Financial technology
- ACG + AR/VR
- Consumer/Retail technology
- 5G/IOT
- Supply chain/Logistics
Why should you apply to Plug and Play China ?
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No equity required
Stop giving equity to accelerators. We do not ask participating startups to give up any ownership. We would much rather invest in your next round of funding fairly.
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Stage agnostic
Our programs are for companies of all stages (from seed to Series C and beyond). We help startups land massive clients, raise capital, and build their business.
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An in- house VC
Our venture team invest in over 260 startups globally every year.
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Build your traction
We have partnered with over 500 of the world's largest corporations to help them discover startups. 0ur startups pitch in private sessions to land pilots and grow faster.
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Go international
With over 30 locations across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia,we can help you scale to new markets faster.
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Room to grow
We have regional acceleration centers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with a network of 22 Chinese partner cities. Our spacious office space makes it easy for teams to grow hassle free.
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World- class mentors
The mentors in our ecosystem are experts and leaders in their industry, have built successful businesses, and want to help you build yours.
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Daily networking events
We hold an average of 200 events each year in China. As part of this ecosystem, you will network daily and meet like- minded people.
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VC network on tap
We might not have kombucha on tap (yet), but we do have 300 of the world's best venture capital funds as regular visitors. This has helped our ecosystem raise more than $7bn.
Co-invest with us
We have partnered with over 300 of the world's most prominent VCs to ensure that we source the best startups in the world for our innovation platforms.
We actively participate in rounds with other VCs, help to boost their portfolio companies, and connect our corporate partners to the investors.