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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
Industries
  • AI
  • Fintech
  • Health Tech
  • IT
About
Playground Global is an early stage venture capital firm investing in cutting-edge science and technology companies worldwide.
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$500K
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Investment Thesis

Playground is an early stage investment firm that’s built to help brilliant entrepreneurs bring bold technical visions to life. They invest in ambitious people and ideas at the forefront of science and technology.
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Manager's Experience

With a wealth of experience in the technology and healthcare sectors, the fund manager has successfully executed over 30 deals across North America and Europe. Their strategic, operator-first approach has led to several notable exits, underscoring a strong track record in early to growth-stage investments. Backed by a data-driven investment style, they emphasize thematic trends that drive innovation and value creation in their target markets. This blend of expertise and insight positions them as a formidable player in the competitive investment landscape.

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Team

Todd Austin

Sandy Taylor

Sandy Taylor

Sandy Taylor

Matt Hershenson

Laurie Yoler

Jory Bell

Greg Wilson

Andy Rubin

Akim Richards

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