Playground Global raises $475 million in venture capital funding According to Golden Finance, on May 18th, Playground Global, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, has raised $475 million in a new fund that will focus on investing in startups in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation, advanced computing, and deep technology. Playground Global was founded by Android co-founder Andy Rubin and others, with a long-term focus on AI infrastructure, robotics, and hardware innovation. This new fund shows that, driven by the wave of generative AI and automation, capital continues to invest in cutting-edge technology. Playground Global is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA and completed its third fundraising of $410 million in 2022. Its investment portfolio includes companies such as Agility Robotics, PsiQuantum, Skydio, Ultima Genomics, Virta Health, and Unconventional AI.