Playground Global
Overview
Playground Global is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015 that invests in deep tech and science companies. The firm focuses on Seed and Series A investments in sectors including next-generation computing, automation, infrastructure, decarbonization, and engineered biology. It was founded by Andy Rubin, Bruce Leak, Matt Hershenson, and Peter Barrett.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PsiQuantum | Nov 2019 | Series C | Co-investor |
| d-Matrix | Sep 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Unconventional AI | Dec 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Skydio | Jul 2020 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Relativity Space | Nov 2020 | Series D | Co-investor |
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Key People
Peter Barrett
Founder and General Partner
Bruce Leak
Founding Partner
Jory Bell
General Partner
Matt Hershenson
General Partner
Pat Gelsinger
General Partner
Garrett Haddad
Operating Partner
Jacqueline Tame
Operating Partner, External Affairs
Richard N. Peretz
Venture Partner
Benjamin Kim
Partner
Daniel Yum
Partner
Laurie Yoler
Partner
Steph Heath
People Partner and Programs Lead
Kendra Perlitz
Chief Operating Officer
Phyllis Whiteley
Former Member Board Of Directors
Marissa Ramirez de Chanlatte
Investor
Rahul Meka
Venture Investor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Playground Global based?
Playground Global is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was Playground Global founded?
Playground Global was founded in 2015.
How many portfolio companies does Playground Global have?
Playground Global has 68 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Playground Global's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include PsiQuantum, d-Matrix, Unconventional AI, Skydio, Relativity Space.
What was Playground Global's most recent investment shown here?
Playground Global's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Unconventional AI in 2025.
What sectors does Playground Global focus on?
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What company stages does Playground Global focus on?
Playground Global typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Playground Global's AUM?
Playground Global's assets under management are estimated between $1.2B and $1.2B.