Fund Profile
Playground Global
Playground is where deep tech gets its start. We invest at the earliest stages of company formation, backing technical founders working at the intersection of AI, engineered biology, next-gen compute, and hard science. If it’s too early for everyone else, it’s probably right for us.
Quick facts
HQ
Palo Alto, USA
AUM / fund details
$1.2 billion in assets under management
Investment thesis
Focus and thesis
Playground is where deep tech gets its start. We invest at the earliest stages of company formation, backing technical founders working at the intersection of AI, engineered biology, next-gen compute, and hard science. If it’s too early for everyone else, it’s probably right for us.
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Investor FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Playground Global's mission?
At Playground our mission is simple: to move civilization forward through the power of technology.
What is Playground Global's AUM?
Playground Global has $1.2 billion in assets under management.
What stage companies does Playground Global invest in?
We invest in early-stage deep tech startups tackling the worldu2019s hardest problems.
What sectors does Playground Global focus on?
We invest in companies reinventing computing, AI, automation, materials, and more, specifically focusing on Next-Gen Compute, Automation, Energy Transition, and Engineered Biology.
Where is Playground Global headquartered?
Playground Global is based in Palo Alto, CA, with headquarters at 380 Portage Ave Palo Alto, CA 94306.
What kind of founders does Playground Global back?
We back technical founders working at the intersection of AI, engineered biology, next-gen compute, and hard science. If itu2019s too early for everyone else, itu2019s probably right for us.
