Los Angeles
As the second largest city in America, Los Angeles hosts many of the most successful and influential corporations that make up today’s global marketplace.
Home to one of the world's largest innovation hubs for Media and Advertising, Brand and Retail, and Insurtech, Plug and Play is leading the way in defining these innovation ecosystems and identifying the growing potential and opportunities within Los Angeles.
Our Founding Partners
Meta
Meta is working with Plug and Play to identify the next generation of business messaging across WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, and Business Messenger. By partnering with Plug and Play, Meta will be looking at new partnership opportunities.
Red Bull Media House
Red Bull Media House is an award-winning, globally distributed multi-platform media company on a mission to inspire with ‘beyond the ordinary’ stories - both direct-to-consumer and through partnerships. By partnering with Plug and Play LA, they will be looking at emerging technologies across media and entertainment.
Grupo Globo
Based in Rio de Janeiro, Grupo Globo is one of the largest media groups in Latin America and owns a diverse portfolio of companies in the television, radio, newspaper, and digital media industries. By working with Plug and Play, they are looking to identify new innovations to impact the future of the Media & Advertising industry and leverage their reach in LATAM to run potential pilots and invest.

“Los Angeles is home to diverse industries such as Media, E-Commerce, and Aerospace. Plug and Play LA will serve as another bridge for global corporations to reach emerging technologies and new investment opportunities. At the same time, we will foster innovation for founders, attract global startups to build in LA, and fuel economic development in the region”
Mehrad Moeini, Head of Plug and Play LA
Our focus areas
- Brand & Retail
- Media & Advertising
- Insurtech
- Fintech
- GOAL
- Health
- Business Messaging
Check out our previous events
Plug and Play LA Selection Day Highlights | Red Bull Media House
Our Innovation Platforms
Advanced Manufacturing
Agtech
Animal Health
Brand & Retail
Crypto & Digital Assets
Energy
Enterprise Tech
Fintech
Food & Beverage
GOAL
Health
Insurtech
Internet of Things
Media & Ad
Mobility
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Smart Cities
Supply Chain & Logistics
Sustainability
Travel & Hospitality
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
BNP Paribas - Plug and Play
Startup Camp