About us
At Playground our mission is simple: to move civilization forward through the power of technology.
When we started Playground, we weren’t just launching another venture firm—we were building the firm we wished we’d had when we were starting our own companies. We knew firsthand that the boldest ideas don’t just need capital; they need deep technical expertise, long-term vision, and a partner who understands the complexities of building from first principles.
With $1.2 billion in assets under management, we invest in early-stage deep tech startups tackling the world’s hardest problems—companies reinventing computing, AI, automation, materials, and more. Based in Palo Alto, we work side by side with founders, helping them turn ambitious ideas into world-changing businesses.
We don’t just bet on the future—we help build it.
Engineers by Training, Entrepreneurs by Experience
We’ve built companies, pushed the limits of technology, and tackled the same challenges as the founders we back. This dual perspective gives us deep technical insight, real-world empathy, and an unshakable belief that today’s impossible ideas will define tomorrow’s world.
Connecting Expertise Across Disciplines
Innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. We approach investing with a broad technical lens—where advances in one domain, like next-generation computing, can unlock breakthroughs in others, from engineered biology to energy transition.
Real-world Impact
Over Hype
We invest in technologies that matter—breakthroughs solving fundamental challenges, not just chasing trends. By prioritizing meaningful advancements over fleeting buzz, we identify transformative opportunities others overlook