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.
Portfolio Companies
47
Website
playground.globalInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreasonable Labs | Mar 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Ayar Labs | Mar 2026 | Series E | Co-investor |
| Alva Energy | Feb 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| Alva Energy | Feb 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| PicoJool | Nov 2025 | Seed | Lead |
Key People
Peter Barrett
Founder and General Partner
Bruce Leak
General Partner
Jory Bell
General Partner
Laurie Yoler
General Partner
Matt Hershenson
General Partner
Pat Gelsinger
General Partner
Garrett Haddad
Operating Partner
Jacqueline Tame
Operating Partner, External Affairs
Kendra Perlitz
Operating Partner
Nate Chang
Operating Partner, Life Sciences
Richard N. Peretz
Venture Partner
Sandy Taylor
Venture Partner
Benjamin Kim
Partner
Steph Heath
People Partner And Programs Lead
Phyllis Whiteley
Former Member Board Of Directors
Sarah Beresford
Director, Investor Relations
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
