Where does Peter Barrett work?

Peter Barrett is General Partner at Playground Global.

What check size does Peter Barrett write?

Peter Barrett typically writes checks of $1M – $20M.

What boards does Peter Barrett sit on?

Peter Barrett holds tracked board seats at Element Zero, NextSil, NVision, Phasecraft, PicoJool, PsiQuantum, Robust.ai, xLight, xLight.

What companies has Peter Barrett invested in?

Investments tracked here include PsiQuantum.

Peter Barrett

Investor

General Partner at Playground Global

Palo Alto

Writes $1M – $20M checks · typically $10M

About

Peter Barrett is a General Partner at Playground Global, where he focuses on deep tech investing across areas such as quantum computing, semiconductors, materials, energy transformation, and climate. He argues that venture capital in these fields should back testable engineering hypotheses that can be proven within a bounded timeframe rather than aspirational bets.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

p•••@playground.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsQuantum ComputingRoboticsSemiconductors

Experience

Playground GlobalFounder and General Partnercurrent2015 — present
NextSiliconBoard Membercurrent2019 — present
Anjuna SecurityBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
Artificial, Inc.Board Membercurrent2018 — present
NVision Imaging TechnologiesBoard Membercurrent2017 — present
PsiQuantumBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
Universal HydrogenBoard Member2021 — 2024
Fathom ComputingBoard Member2016 — 2021
Angel Investing + IncubationCTO2014 — 2015Palo Alto, CA
CloudCar, Inc.CTO2011 — 2014
MicrosoftCTO Microsoft TV1997 — 2010Mt. View, California
WebTVFellow1995 — 1997Palo Alto, California
Rocket Science GamesCo-Founder1993 — 1995
SupermacDirector of Software1988 — 1993Mt. View, California

Investments

Board seats

Element Zero NextSilNVisionPhasecraft PicoJool PsiQuantumRobust.aixLight xLight

Investor

PsiQuantum

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Playground Global

Andy Rubin

Managing Partner at Playground Global

Angela Lin

Executive Assistant at Playground Global

Austin Yu

Investor at Playground Global

Benjamin Kim

Partner at Playground Global

Brian Burton

Investor at Playground Global

Bruce Leak

General Partner at Playground Global

Caroline Little

Director Government Affairs at Playground Global

Chika Nakasu

Executive Manager at Playground Global

Network1

Dean Sysman

Venture Advisor at AI Fund

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Barrett?: Peter Barrett is a General Partner at Playground Global, where he focuses on deep tech investing across areas such as quantum computing, semiconductors, materials, energy transformation, and climate. He argues that venture capital in these fields should back testable engineering hypotheses that can be proven within a bounded timeframe rather than aspirational bets.
Where does Peter Barrett work?: Peter Barrett is General Partner at Playground Global.
What does Peter Barrett invest in?: Peter Barrett invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, New Materials, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Semiconductors.
What check size does Peter Barrett write?: Peter Barrett typically writes checks of $1M – $20M.
What boards does Peter Barrett sit on?: Peter Barrett holds tracked board seats at Element Zero, NextSil, NVision, Phasecraft, PicoJool, PsiQuantum, Robust.ai, xLight, xLight.
What companies has Peter Barrett invested in?: Investments tracked here include PsiQuantum.