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Playground Global Fund IV

vc$475MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$475M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$20.0M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

31 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Deep tech related to AI development, including next-generation chips and chip manufacturing materials and techniques to make AI better, faster, cheaper and more sustainable. Focus on extending Moore's Law and solving chip scalability challenges for AI data centers.

◆ About Playground Global

Playground Global is an early-stage deep-tech VC focused on founders building breakthrough technology in next-generation compute, automation, energy transition, and engineered biology. It backs technically ambitious companies at seed and Series A, aiming to accelerate the time-to-impact for science- and engineering-driven businesses.

◆ Sectors

SemiconductorsAI InfrastructureAdvanced Materials

◆ Stages

seedseries-apre-seed

◆ Geography Focus

United States

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Pat Gelsingerexecutive chair and head of technology—in

◆ Tracked Investments

◆ Notable Investments

Agility RoboticsAlva EnergyAmber BioAnjunaAtomic AIAyar LabsBodyportBoxbotBranchde-iced-MatrixElement ZeroFabricGigaCropIdeonInfinimmuneInsamoManifold BioMosaic (acquired by Databricks)Nauto

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◆ FAQ

What does Playground Global Fund IV invest in?

Playground Global Fund IV invests in Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure and Advanced Materials at the seed, series-a and pre-seed stages.

Which geographies does Playground Global Fund IV focus on?

Playground Global Fund IV focuses on United States, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Playground Global Fund IV's typical check size?

Playground Global Fund IV typically writes checks of $1M to $20M.

Which startups has Playground Global Fund IV backed?

Playground Global Fund IV has 2 tracked investments on Fusion42, including Mesa Quantum and Delos Data.