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Plug and Play

Corporate Accelerator · Varies by corporate partner; typically 0-3% equity
C+

Mixed (C+) — Cohort Yield Grade

Plug and Play operates corporate-driven accelerator programs across 20+ verticals (fintech, mobility, sustainability, etc.). Strong corporate-partner relationships drive demo day yield but mentor quality varies. The breadth across categories produces mid-tier depth in any individual category.

67
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
B-
Founder Outcomes
C+
Mentor Quality
C+
Demo Day Yield
B-
Post-Program Network
C+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2006 by Saeed Amidi
  • 20+ vertical programs (fintech, mobility, etc.)
  • Strong corporate-partner network
  • Mid-tier program-quality variance

/ Best for

Founders seeking direct access to specific corporate-partner networks (e.g., automotive OEMs through Mobility program).

/ Watch out for

Corporate-partner access is genuine but cohort founder quality varies; many programs are essentially corporate BD funnels with limited equity-investment depth.