2025 was a year of building. 👏
From expanding into 9 new locations to supporting 2,800+ startups and working alongside 550+ partners, our ecosystem continued to grow across regions and industries.
Our 2025 Company Performance Report captures the people, programs, and progress behind it all.
🔗 [link in bio]
#PNPTC
Europe is betting big on AI & robotics. Billions in investment, new hubs, global competition.
Discover what’s driving the future in our latest ebook with AppliedAI: [Link in bio]
#PNPTC #Robotics #AI #ArtificialIntelligence
@PlugandPlayJapan has officially closed its first investment fund, Plug and Play Japan Fund I, exceeding its initial target with over 6 billion JPY raised. The fund focuses on seed and early-stage startups, supporting both Japanese companies and international startups with strong potential in the Japanese market.
As Japan’s startup ecosystem continues to grow, this fund reinforces a long-term commitment to supporting globally competitive companies emerging from the region.
[Full press release in our bio]
What if the minds behind the technology that led to Siri could bring AI into the physical world?
SiC Systems is doing exactly that by combining AI with physics data to run complex workflows where latency and errors aren't an option. By bridging the gap between digital intelligence and physical reality, they are building the indispensable infrastructure for entire industries.
Happy Monday! This week we’re bringing together founders, investors, and innovators across Europe and the U.S. with events focused on startups, sustainability, and early-stage growth.
📢 The Startup Social - Tirana
📆 May 11, 2026
📍 Tirana, Albania
📢 Podim 2026 - Slovenia
📆 May 11, 2026
📍 Maribor, Slovenia
📢 Minnesota Expo | Sustainability Batch 2
📆 May 13, 2026
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota
📢 Capitalizing Your Startup: A View on Early-Stage Financing Structures
📆 May 13, 2026
📍 Phoenix, Arizona
Stay updated on all of our upcoming events 👉 [Link in bio]
#PNPTCWeeklyAgenda
AI shopping technology is changing how people shop, not gradually, but all at once.
Combining original market research with insights from Craig DeWitt, Co-Founder at Skyfire, our VC experts from Plug and Play France break down what's actually happening across the three layers of the modern AI shopping stack:
1️⃣ how consumers discover products
2️⃣ how merchants respond in real time
3️⃣ how payments and checkout are being rebuilt for a world where AI agents complete transactions
Full article: [Link in bio]
In his latest @Forbes , our Founder & CEO Saeed shares insights on how AI startups can approach cross-border fundraising in today’s evolving market.
From regional investor expectations to regulatory readiness and commercialization strategies, the article explores what founders need to consider as AI investment continues to globalize.
Read more about the trends shaping AI fundraising across North America, Europe, and Asia.
[Link in bio]
Not every enterprise needs a large language model. Oumi lets companies feed proprietary data into an engine to create small, custom language models, efficient and tailored to specific business needs.
#PNPTC
Three days. A packed agenda. Conversations that actually matter.
Our Silicon Valley Summit returns May 19–21 at our HQ in Sunnyvale, bringing together thousands of attendees, 300+ startups, and leaders across 20+ industries.
From fintech and enterprise AI to supply chain, health, and sustainability, the agenda is built around what’s shaping the next wave of innovation.
You’ll hear from leaders across companies like @Microsoft , @Amazon , @Google , @nytimes , @KPMG , @hims & @hers , and more, alongside 75+ speakers and hundreds of startups demoing live.
If you’re looking to understand where technology is going next, this is where those conversations happen.
Learn more and register: [Link in bio]
#pnptcsiliconvalley
Happy Monday! This week we’re going global with events across Central Asia and Europe, bringing together startups, governments, and industry leaders driving innovation forward.
📢 Plug and Play Uzbekistan Expo 2026
📆 May 5, 2026
📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
📢 Govtech 4 Impact
📆 May 5, 2026
📍 Madrid, Spain
📢 Advanced Factories Expo & Congress
📆 May 5, 2026
📍 Barcelona, Spain
📢 Vienna Expo 7: A Multi-Industry Masterpiece
📆 May 6, 2026
📍 Wien, Austria
📢 AI-Powered Content Creation for Small Businesses
📆 May 6, 2026
📍 Topeka, Kansas
Stay updated on all of our upcoming events 👉 [Link in bio]
#PNPTCWeeklyAgenda
AI is moving from pilots to real deployment.
Our latest ebook, The Ultimate AI Playbook: 10 Enterprise Deployments Boosting ROI, breaks down how organizations are turning AI into measurable business outcomes.
This playbook is built on real case studies from across Plug and Play’s ecosystem, showing how enterprises are applying AI across manufacturing, insurance, aviation, construction, and more.
What stands out:
• 600% ROI from predictive AI in manufacturing
• 99% accuracy in automated claims processing
• 50% reduction in productivity pain points in customer support
• Up to 80% faster inspections using AI-powered drones
The shift is clear. The focus is no longer on experimenting with AI, but on integrating it into core operations to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and scale impact.
#PNPTC #AI
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![Happy Monday! This week we’re bringing together founders, investors, and innovators across Europe and the U.S. with events focused on startups, sustainability, and early-stage growth. The Startup Social - Tirana May 11, 2026 Tirana, Albania Podim 2026 - Slovenia May 11, 2026 Maribor, Slovenia Minnesota Expo | Sustainability Batch 2 May 13, 2026 Minneapolis, Minnesota Capitalizing Your Startup: A View on Early-Stage Financing Structures May 13, 2026 Phoenix, ArizonaStay updated on all of our upcoming events [Link in bio]#PNPTCWeeklyAgenda](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727526756414349364256_0_8ddced91626dc0366cc959374207c6c8.jpg?o=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&h=fa597863706bc4cb6d9afb2235bad57a)
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![In his latest @Forbes, our Founder & CEO Saeed shares insights on how AI startups can approach cross-border fundraising in today’s evolving market.From regional investor expectations to regulatory readiness and commercialization strategies, the article explores what founders need to consider as AI investment continues to globalize.Read more about the trends shaping AI fundraising across North America, Europe, and Asia.[Link in bio]](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6727686354145034305763_0_8341350aa20ec92faf17491e24875e02.jpg?o=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&h=4ea4b64f2a58f1ca4ba66ffbe9892584)
![Three days. A packed agenda. Conversations that actually matter.Our Silicon Valley Summit returns May 19–21 at our HQ in Sunnyvale, bringing together thousands of attendees, 300+ startups, and leaders across 20+ industries.From fintech and enterprise AI to supply chain, health, and sustainability, the agenda is built around what’s shaping the next wave of innovation.You’ll hear from leaders across companies like @Microsoft, @Amazon, @Google, @nytimes, @KPMG, @hims & @hers, and more, alongside 75+ speakers and hundreds of startups demoing live.If you’re looking to understand where technology is going next, this is where those conversations happen.Learn more and register: [Link in bio]#pnptcsiliconvalley](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739114371466913604021_0_d98fea861a66794375b75543054e46e5.jpg?o=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&h=2b0efc1b86769c08a36d45bf7cb63e79)
![Happy Monday! This week we’re going global with events across Central Asia and Europe, bringing together startups, governments, and industry leaders driving innovation forward. Plug and Play Uzbekistan Expo 2026 May 5, 2026 Tashkent, Uzbekistan Govtech 4 Impact May 5, 2026 Madrid, Spain Advanced Factories Expo & Congress May 5, 2026 Barcelona, Spain Vienna Expo 7: A Multi-Industry Masterpiece May 6, 2026 Wien, Austria AI-Powered Content Creation for Small Businesses May 6, 2026 Topeka, KansasStay updated on all of our upcoming events [Link in bio]#PNPTCWeeklyAgenda](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6739256868113867621164_0_5100248865d65230b66f7564809d8444.jpg?o=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&h=eb9e7678344e83545fab6505b31f6731)
