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Google for Startups

Google for Startups

Mountain View, Californiagoogle.com

Overview

Google for Startups is a global initiative by Google that provides resources, mentorship, and equity-free funding programs to support early-stage startups and entrepreneurs.

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

274

Website

google.com

Investments

Google for Startups investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Banting AIMay 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
BettrlabsApr 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
SoundBerry.aiApr 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
LexiMar 2026SeedCo-investor
Principle AI IncFeb 2026Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Angel Gutiérrez Pizarro

Resident - AI Batch (Founder at campus)

Carlos Laurine

Co-Founder On Google For Startups Cloud Program

Chris Pang

Founder in Residence

Gantavya S.

Founder Google for Startups Immersion x Antler (1st Cohort)

Jennifer Ai

Google Cloud for Startups AI Innovation Program Founder

Obi Akpuda

Founder In Residence

Sakshi Yadav

Startup founder

Shahad Geoffrey

Founder & CEO TAFFI

Amit Gautam

Partner

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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HeadquartersMountain View, California
Year Founded2011

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