Plug and Play

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform and accelerator that connects startups with corporations, investors, and governments through industry focused programs and venture investments. According to its official materials, Plug and Play is headquartered in Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, California, and operates a network of locations across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Within Africa, Plug and Play is active as a venture investor and program partner, backing technology companies from pre seed to Series A stages. Based on confirmed deal data, the firm has participated in seed, pre seed, Series A, and other early venture rounds across multiple sectors including fintech, health tech, logistics and supply chain, ecommerce and retail, marketing and CRM, real estate and property, agritech, HR and talent, travel and mobility, AI and analytics, and insurtech. Its African portfolio includes companies such as Chari, Nawy, Autochek, Gozem, AZA Finance, Send App, Klasha, NowPay, Bosta, Workpay, and many other startups operating in Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Cameroon, Tunisia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Algeria, and additional markets. Plug and Play also partners with corporations and institutions to deliver accelerator programs that support African startups, including initiatives such as the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator that target seed to Series A fintech companies operating on the continent. Through these programs and its investment activity, Plug and Play helps African founders access capital, networks, and market opportunities while connecting leading companies to emerging innovation across the region.