Playground Global
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hardware Venture Capital |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, CA |
Key people | Andy Rubin, Peter Barrett, Matt Hershenson, Bruce Leak |
| Website | http://playground.global/ |
Playground Global is a venture fund and design studio[1] that provides resources, mentorship and funding for startups making hardware devices.[2] The company was founded in 2015 by Andy Rubin, Peter Barrett, Matt Hershenson and Bruce Leak.[3] Playground offers startups support with engineering, distribution, manufacturing and financing in exchange for equity.[2]
The company’s investment fund has raised $300 million from its limited partners including Google, HP, Foxconn, Redpoint Ventures, Seagate Technology and Tencent, among others.[2][3]
Investments
To date, Playground Global has invested in 12 [3] companies, including:
References
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