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PLG Ventures

Santa Monica, CA · Invests in US · Website

Pre-SeedSeedE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageB2B SaaSFintechHealthcare & BiotechFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthHR Tech & Future of Work

Thesis

Early-stage venture capital firm led by experienced CEO providing pre-seed and seed capital to technology-enabled startups, emphasizing leadership development, operational mentorship, and building sustainable companies from the ground up.

Likely not a fit for

Not focused on late-stage rounds, not institutional mega-funds, not pure financial investors without operational involvement

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Solo GP

Partners & team

1 contact on file

PG

Peter Goldberg

General PartnerFounder / Partner · Primary contact

+ Pitch

p•••@pl•••.com

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Portfolio

PublicFintech Payments

Public Holdings Inc. is a financial services company that operates Public.com, a brokerage platform offering investing services in stocks, bonds, crypto, and options.

GetvelaEcommerce Marketplaces

Getvela is an AI-powered platform designed to help users manage, optimize, and grow their product listings across multiple sales channels such as Etsy, Shopify, eBay, and Faire. With features like bulk editing, listing scoring, and platform-specific optimization, Vela simplifies the process of enhancing SEO and maintaining consistent product details across connected shops.

MeasurablProptech Real Estate

Measurabl is the world’s most widely adopted sustainability data platform, empowering over 1,000 customers across 90+ countries representing more than 21 billion square feet of real estate to measure, manage, report, and act on sustainability.

CaplightFintech Payments

Caplight is a platform for private market data and trading. It offers insights, historical trends, and real-time alerts, focusing on private companies' valuation and trading.

AvantStayTravel Hospitality

AvantStay is a leading hospitality platform for luxury short-term rentals, offering property management services and a highly-curated experience customized to guests’ needs.

Cube SoftwareEnterprise Software

Cube is the AI-powered financial intelligence platform that supercharges FP&A, providing a seamless solution for financial planning and analysis across various tools like Excel and Google Sheets.

Ant MoneyFintech Payments

Ant Money provides a personal finance app that allows users to earn cash back, track their spending, and access instant cash advances without credit checks. The platform aims to help users manage their finances effectively while providing opportunities to earn extra income.

SaltedFood Beverage

Salted is a platform for scaling better-for-you, digital-first restaurant brands, focusing on delivery and take-out without the overhead of traditional restaurants.

Pear ChefFood Beverage

Pear Chef is a reimagined room service amenity for luxury apartment buildings, offering onsite, on-demand delivery of a hot, fresh, seasonally inspired menu, including spirits, to residents. They also provide professional catering services, private cooking classes, and in-home personal dining experiences.

FlossyHealthcare Digital

Flossy is an AI-powered receptionist for dental practices, designed to handle patient conversations and appointment bookings, allowing dental teams to focus on patient care.

Lango Mobile
Work PatternsHr Tech Work

Work Patterns is a talent optimization platform that leverages behavioral science to enhance hiring, team building, and employee retention.

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PLG Ventures Research Investment Thesis PLG Ventures is a hands-on early-stage venture capital firm founded by Peter Goldberg, a former CEO of AmTrust Bank, who brings extensive executive and operational experience to founder support. The firm's core thesis centers on the belief that the most valuable role a VC can play is helping founders develop leadership skills and establish strong organizatio

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