Xoogler

Xoogler is a prominent global community comprising Google alumni who are actively involved in the startup ecosystem as founders, operators, and investors. While the broader Xoogler network facilitates mentorship, collaboration, and deal flow among its members, its formal investment arm, Xoogler Ventures, operates as a dedicated venture capital fund. This fund specifically targets and invests in startups founded by Google alumni, leveraging the deep collective experience and network of its community to support portfolio companies.

Xoogler Ventures primarily focuses on seed-stage investments, aiming to provide crucial early capital to promising ventures. The fund successfully raised a $25 million vehicle, which it deploys to back innovative companies emerging from the Google alumni talent pool. This targeted approach allows Xoogler Ventures to capitalize on the unique insights and operational expertise often found within startups led by former Google employees, spanning various industries and technological domains.

For its initial investments, Xoogler Ventures typically writes checks ranging from $250,000 to $750,000. Beyond capital, portfolio companies gain invaluable access to the extensive Xoogler network, which includes thousands of experienced professionals. This network provides a rich source of mentorship, strategic advice, potential talent, and follow-on funding opportunities through the affiliated Xoogler Angels network, a collective of individual angel investors who are also Google alumni and often co-invest in deals. This comprehensive support system aims to significantly enhance the growth trajectory and success rate of its portfolio companies.