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PLG Ventures

North America, California, United States, Santa Monica

Description

PLG Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in providing pre-seed and seed capital to technology-enabled startups. Founded in 2018, the firm has quickly established itself as a notable player in the early-stage investment landscape, focusing on companies poised for significant growth and disruption. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising founders and innovative solutions across various tech sectors.

The firm typically writes initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, targeting companies that demonstrate strong market potential and a clear path to scalability. PLG Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, often providing strategic guidance and operational support to its portfolio companies beyond just capital. They seek to partner with entrepreneurs who are building transformative technologies, particularly within areas like B2B SaaS, consumer tech, and marketplaces, where their expertise can add substantial value.

PLG Ventures emphasizes a founder-friendly approach, aiming to be a long-term partner throughout a startup's journey. Their commitment extends to helping companies navigate the challenges of early growth, including subsequent fundraising rounds and strategic partnerships. By focusing on a select number of high-potential ventures at their nascent stages, PLG Ventures aims to foster innovation and contribute to the development of the next generation of leading technology companies.

Investor Profile

PLG Ventures has backed more than 34 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 3% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, FinTech.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (65%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Convertible Note (6%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series B (3%)
  • Angel (3%)
  • Series A (3%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Health Care
  • Fintech
  • Saas
  • E-commerce
  • Financial Services
  • Enterprise Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does PLG Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Luma Launch
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 3
Frontier Venture Capital
North America, Usulutan, El Salvador, California
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 4
8VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
Wavemaker Partners
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 5
Abstract Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Clocktower Technology Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 3
UpWest
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Resolute Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
XFactor Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does PLG Ventures often collaborate with?

AA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
KB
North America, California, United States, Los Altos
Shared Deals: 1
Catherine Chang
Asia, Hong Kong
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Broukhim
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
MB
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
CC
North America, Ohio, United States, Columbus
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by PLG Ventures?

Revolution RE

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Real estate data analytics company, providing solutions to apartment and rental property operators

Property ManagementReal EstateRental PropertySoftware
SeedJun 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Zone7

Palo Alto, California, United States

Zone7 is an AI platform to optimize human performance by protecting health, potential, and durability of athletes & elite workforce.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareMachine LearningSports
Series AJul 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Cube

New York, New York, United States

Cube is a spreadsheet-native platform that focuses on meeting strategic finance teams for everyday workflows.

FinTechSaaSSoftware
SeedAug 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Charma

San Francisco, California, United States

Charma is a platform that helps improve team communication and accountability.

InternetSoftwareTelecommunications
SeedAug 5, 2020
Amount Raised: $2,800,000
Flossy

Los Angeles, California, United States

Flossy is a dental platform that offers patients access to high-quality dental care at an affordable price.

DentalHealth CareMobile Apps
SeedMar 13, 2020
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Public

New York, New York, United States

Public.com is the fractional investing platform where members build modern portfolios of stocks & ETFs, crypto & NFTs, art & collectibles.

CryptocurrencyFinTechStock ExchangesTrading Platform
Series BMar 2, 2020
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Xclaim

Los Angeles, California, United States

Freeing crypto account holders from bankruptcy

B2BFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesFinTechLegal TechMarketplace
SeedJan 7, 2020
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Balloon

San Francisco, California, United States

Balloon unlocks the true value of collaboration by removing cognitive bias, group dynamics, and fears from organizations and teams.

CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareMobileSaaSSoftware
SeedDec 11, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
ASYSTEM

Venice, California, United States

ASYSTEM is a manufacturer of high quality and design-led pain management products for men.

BeautyHealth CareManufacturingWellness
SeedOct 7, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Ready, Set, Food!

Los Angeles, California, United States

Ready, Set, Food! develops an evidence-based solution that makes it easy for parents to protect their babies from common food allergies.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageHealth Care
Pre SeedJul 19, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,200,000