📣 This week, we’ll be hosting our event “Navigating the Enterprise-Startup Landscape” in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company! 🤖 During this event, we will be exploring how #AI can drive #sustainablesolutions towards a brighter future for businesses and startups! We are thrilled to welcome exciting speakers and guests such as: ⭐ Brett Barton - Unisys, Global AI Practice Leader ⭐ Ian Schmertzler - Dispel, Founder & CEO ⭐ Sachi Desai - The Climate Corporation, Sr. Director of Strategy - Global Strategic Partnerships ⭐ Lauren Luellwitz - IBM Director, Strategic Partnerships ⭐ Vinay Narayan - Investor & Advisor, Ex-Meta Realities Labs ⭐ Jayla Bradley - Accenture Gen AI Lead and Innovation SME We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Plug and Play New Materials & Packaging
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Sunnyvale, CA 1,785 followers
Emphasizing the materials of the future
About us
Materials have long maintained a critical relationship with technology, impacting some of the world’s most remarkable achievements. As a result, we classify our various eras by the materials that parallel those times – think back to the Stone Age and Bronze Age. The importance of materials is continuously shifting and being redefined by the needs of modern technology and in doing so, our vertical thrives to emphasize materials of the future. As the ultimate innovation platform, Plug and Play New Materials & Packing, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is rethinking the future of paper, plastic, metals, glass and chemicals. We are not only driven by our passion for materials innovation, but by our awareness of sustainability. We work to solve the problems of tomorrow while preserving the resources of today. Our focus areas include: Plastics & Paper, Metals, Ceramics, Glass, Building Materials, Adhesives & Coatings, Chemicals, Packaging, and Electronics.
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External link for Plug and Play New Materials & Packaging
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Sunnyvale, CA
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- 2015
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- material science, new materials, packaging, startups, venture capital, private equity, innovation, corporate innovation, and open innovation
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Join us as the most promising innovators from Northern Europe present their groundbreaking ideas in Hamburg, Germany! 📆March 25th, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM 📍Chamber of Commerce in Hamburg (in-person event in English) 🚀What awaits you: Forward-thinking pitches on circular economy & new materials Inspiring keynote by Victor Büchner on “Circular Visions – Infinite Innovation with Finite Resources” Networking with companies, investors & innovation leaders Awards Ceremony and an exclusive get-together after the event hosted by Plug and Play ➡️Register now for free & help shape the future! https://lnkd.in/gYMRa7Fq #NordicStartupChallenge #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #NewMaterials Handelskammer Hamburg Sallar Faridi Monika Sieg Timo Linnemann Maya Wagner
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Keiryo Packaging Technologies, one of our alumni startups, is revolutionizing sustainable packaging through material efficiency, improving polymer performance while reducing costs and environmental impact. Their innovative technology helps companies achieve sustainability goals without compromising on quality or scalability. #sustainability #materialefficiency #innovation
Material Efficiency: The Key to Meeting Sustainability Goals in the Beverage Industry
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Congratulations to the Xatoms team! Keep up the great work! #startupalumnus #pnptcbatch17
🎉We made it: Xatoms’ Co-Founders on Forbes 30 Under 30! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our co-founders, Diana Virgovicova, Kerem Topalismailoglu, and Shirley Zhong, have been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30, North America 2025 list! 🌟 We are also proud to share that we are among the youngest teams on this year’s list. Our CEO, Diana Virgovicova, proudly represents Slovakia as the only Slovak founder featured on the list, and our CTO, Kerem Topalismailoglu, stands out as the only Turkish founder to be recognized on this year’s list. This milestone reflects the resilience, innovation, and purpose that drive everything we do at Xatoms. From advancing research into life-changing solutions to ensuring clean and accessible water for everyone, this recognition inspires us to dream even bigger and work even harder.💧✨ Our journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of organizations like The Cansbridge Fellowship and NEXT Canada; and the Ivey Business School at Western University, whose guidance has been instrumental in our journey. A special thank-you to Alexis Ohanian Sr. and the 776 Foundation Fellowship for their transformative support last year, as well as every mentor, investor, and partner who believed in us. Read more about this exciting news on Forbes: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx-7iiBJ 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8E-EEw9 #Forbes30Under30 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #CleanWaterForAll #Xatoms #YoungLeaders #CansbridgeFellowship #NEXTCanada #IveyBusinessSchool
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Join us tomorrow morning for the final session of our virtual Tech Exploration series: Resource Management! Register today! https://lnkd.in/gPY-gJ4d Here's what's in store: ✅ A comprehensive overview of the resource management startup landscape, presented by the Plug and Play Ventures team. ✅ Presentations from our Batch Startups: OXbyEL Technologies, The Hurd Co., and FLITE Material Sciences Corporation. ✅ Networking opportunities in breakout rooms to connect with industry professionals. #ResourceManagement #TechExploration #Sustainability #Innovation
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Next Tuesday morning marks the final installment of our virtual Tech Exploration series, where we'll be shining a spotlight on Resource Management! Register now and jump in on the discussion: https://lnkd.in/gPY-gJ4d Here's what you can expect: ✅ An in-depth overview of the resource management startup landscape from the Plug and Play Ventures team ✅ Presentations from our Batch Startups: OXbyEL Technologies, The Hurd Co., and FLITE Material Sciences Corporation ✅ Networking opportunities with professionals in the space during the breakout rooms Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the movement driving sustainable innovation forward. We look forward to seeing you there! #ResourceManagement #TechExploration #Sustainability #Innovation
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Join us tomorrow morning from 9:00-10:15am PT for a session of groundbreaking innovation and discovery as we delve into the pioneering world of Circular Materials and Technologies at our third virtual Tech Exploration! Hear from Alejandro Nieto as he shares his expertise on the startup landscape, and get energized by the trailblazing presentations from our Batch Startups: Bioeutectics, CIRAC, and Carbon Rivers, Inc.! Plus, connect with forward-thinking professionals in our dynamic networking breakout rooms and be part of the movement driving the future of sustainable innovation! Don't miss out - secure your spot now and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/g8sRUaAT #CircularMaterials #CircularTechnologies #TechExploration #Sustainability #Innovation
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🎉 We're still buzzing from the energy and excitement of our recent event last Monday, where 12 Japanese companies showcased their groundbreaking innovations in advanced materials! The Advanced Materials Showcase by Japanese Companies brought together a prestigious group of over 10 global leaders in advanced materials, highlighting Japan's position at the forefront of innovation in this field. 🌟 Thank you to our keynote speakers Andrew Haughian, General Partner at Pangaea Ventures, and Mike Fuerstman, Partner at Rhapsody Venture Partners, for their keynote presentations on the latest industry trends in Sustainability and Human Life! 💡 12 Japanese Companies set the stage ablaze with cutting-edge innovation presentations on the following: ✅ Batteries - Toray Plastics (America), Inc., NGK INSULATORS ✅ Environmental - Toyobo U.S.A., Inc., FURUKAWA ELECTRIC GROUP, Kurita Group ✅ Electronics - Asahi Kasei, Denka Company Limited, Dexerials America Corporation, AGC Group ✅ Semiconductors - Nissan Chemical America Corporation, FURUKAWA ELECTRIC GROUP, Toyobo U.S.A., Inc. ✅ Healthcare - NGK INSULATORS, Denka Company Limited, Nissan Chemical America Corporation ✅ Emerging Technology - Kaneka North America, TANAKA PRECIOUS METALS America We are also deeply grateful for the event's supporters: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and Japan Society of Northern California! Attendees then participated in a dynamic networking session, featuring interactive material displays that facilitated direct engagement with expert innovators. It was an incredible opportunity for connection, collaboration, and inspiration! A huge THANK YOU to the amazing participants for being part of this unforgettable experience! Your enthusiasm and engagement made the event truly special. #Innovation #AdvancedMaterials #Sustainability #EmergingTech #HumanLife
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🌟 GET READY FOR LIFTOFF! 🌟 Tuesday, December 3rd at 9am PT, we're blasting off into the world of Circular Materials and Technologies for our third virtual Tech Exploration! 🚀 👉 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g8sRUaAT 💡 Join us for an action-packed morning as Alejandro Nieto sets the stage with a startup landscape overview, followed by game-changing presentations from our Batch Startups: Bioeutectics, CIRAC and Carbon Rivers, Inc.! 🤯 And, get ready to connect with fellow innovators in our interactive networking breakout rooms! 🌐 Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the circular materials revolution! 🌟 #CircularMaterials #CircularTechnologies #TechExploration #Sustainability #Innovation
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What a fantastic week it was at the Silicon Valley Summit! 🚀 Over 3,500 attendees were welcomed to our November Summit at Plug and Play Tech Center, bringing together a diverse audience of Corporate Partners, VCs, and Startups from 20+ industry verticals for a day of exclusive sessions and pioneering solutions. We're grateful to 💫Dr. Sirisha K. for delivering an inspiring keynote speech at our New Materials & Packaging Expo, sharing her journey from academia to industry and highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing geopolitical and sustainability challenges. Dr. Kuchimanchi is now leading the development of an AI tool to bridge the gaps in materials development and drive sustainable innovation, and we can't wait to see the impact of her work! Linnea Whitney Skierski, Director of Policy Implementation at The Recycling Partnership, also joined us for a fireside chat with Gloria Chyr, where she shared her valuable insights on the intersection of policy and innovation in the circular economy. As we concluded the Expo, we were thrilled to recognize Valqua America, Inc., a leading high-performance materials company in Japan, as a two-time recipient of our prestigious Corporate Innovation Award. Since joining the Plug and Play family in 2019, Valqua has consistently shown a commitment to innovation, engaging with international startups and driving transformative change. Congratulations to Valqua on this well-deserved recognition, highlighting their impressive track record of 25 pilot projects and dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions! Finally, a huge THANK YOU to the 5 trailblazing startups that wowed the crowd with their groundbreaking pitches, showcasing innovative solutions in circular materials! Oleo Sustainable Palm Oil Solutions FLO Materials Intropic Materials Westwood Aerogel Rebecca U.
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