Plug and Play announces 98 startups for its Spring 2021 Batches
Plug and Play has accepted 98 startups into its Spring 2021 Batches. Startups have been selected for one of the following programs that run through May: Brand & Retail, Food & Beverage, Media & Advertising, New Materials & Packaging, Supply Chain, or Sustainability. 45% of the startups are based outside the U.S. and represent a multitude of countries including Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, India, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and more. Here is the full list of the startups.
Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO, Plug and Play: "I am excited to welcome this year's first batch of startups to our platform. With our programs running virtually again this year, startups will have greater access to our partners without geographical constraints."
Plug and Play's network consists of over 30,000 startups, 500 industry-leading corporate partners, and hundreds of venture capital firms and investors. Throughout the next three months, the selected startups will have the opportunity to virtually meet with this ecosystem in private dealflow sessions, networking events, mentor sessions, focus weeks, and more to increase their chance to land exclusive pilots, POCs, new customers, and investment. There is no equity requirement for startups to participate.
Graduation for these startups will commence mid-May at Plug and Play's Spring Summit 2021, which will be held virtually. Please reach out if you would like to reserve attendance.
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