Playground Global

About

Portfolio · 2

NextSilicon

Computational Platform for High-Performance Applications

2 rounds $171.0M committed Latest: 2021-06

Fabric

On-demand Logistics Platform

2 rounds $130.0M committed Latest: 2019-10

Investment activity

Funds · 1

• 4 — $475M May 2026

Q&A

What is Playground Global's investment focus?

Playground Global is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage deep tech investments. The firm provides capital and technical partnership to founders addressing complex scientific and engineering challenges, prioritizing high-risk, high-reward sectors including next-generation computing, automation, energy transition, and engineered biology.

When was Playground Global established?

Playground Global was established in 2015.

What is the most recent fund announced by Playground Global?

Playground Global announced Fund 4, totaling $475 million, in May 2026.

Who are the General Partners at Playground Global?

The General Partners at Playground Global include Peter Barrett, Bruce Leak, Jory Bell, and Pat Gelsinger.

Can you name some of Playground Global's portfolio companies?

Playground Global's portfolio includes Fabric, an on-demand logistics platform, and NextSilicon, a computational platform for high-performance applications.

What is Playground Global's typical investment range?

Playground Global typically invests between $20 million and $120 million.

In which sectors has Playground Global made investments?

Playground Global has made investments in sectors such as Automotive & Mobility Technologies and Industrial Technologies.

What is the most recent investment round for a Playground Global portfolio company?

Playground Global participated in a Series C round in June 2021.