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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PNP the best place for a technology startup?

What are the types of tech startups in our building?

Can any technology startup move into our facilities?

Do we invest in all the startups that come in?

What is the average size of the startups?

How much does it cost?

Can I move in even though I don´t have a business plan?

Are there labs available at our facilities?

What types of events do PNP sponsor?

Why is PNP the best place for a technology startup?

As a startup company, it could be a lonely world out there. Here at Plug and Play, startups will be surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs who are going through similar struggles and challenges. With over 130 startup CEOs in our facilities, we put the secret sauce into building a vibrant and energetic community that helps each other out.

When you are ready for funding or fill in board seats, walk around the corner to our cubes and we’ll help you meet a vast network of high-tech professionals who are serial entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors and fortune 500 executives in Silicon Valley.

We understand the money situation for startups and so all our leases are month-to-month at low, affordable prices.

What are the types of tech startups in our building?

55% of the current startups are Web 2.0 companies, and the remainder are in wireless communications, enterprise & SaaS software, data security, and semiconductor tech business sectors.

Can any technology startup move into our facilities?

No. All our tenants have gone through a screening process because we want to make sure that only companies with the most promising technologies reside at Plug and Play.

Do we invest in all the startups that come in?

No. We don´t take equity in all the startups that come to our facilities. The real estate side is separated from our investment side, Amidzad Partners.

What is the average size of the startups?

The average is approximate 10 people. However we have companies that range from 1 to 50 people.

How much does it cost?

We offer both cubicles and enclosed offices on flexible month-to-month leases at low, affordable prices. There are no additional charges for our value-added services such as fundraising, corporate development, filling in board seats and more. Fun is free of charge.

Can I move in even though I don´t have a business plan?
We look at all the startups on an individual basis. A business plan is not a requirement.
Are there labs available at our facilities?

Yes. We have dry light labs at our Sunnyvale facility.

What types of events do PNP sponsor?

So far, we have sponsored university business plan competitions and clean tech competitions. We are open to opportunities within the sectors of Web 2.0, software & systems, and telecom verticals and semiconductor.