Xoogler Demo Day · Bangalore Edition · 2026

The Google Edge,
Arriving in Bengaluru.

12 elite Xoogler-led startups. Top-tier VCs. One high-signal afternoon at Google Ananta.

June 25, 2026
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST
Google Ananta · Mahadevapura

Date & Time

Thursday, June 25, 2026

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST

Format

In-Person · Invite-Only

12 Xoogler startups pitching live

Eligibility

Ex-Googler Founders

Pre-Seed to Series A

Investor Panel

The Conviction Room

Meet the institutional leaders in the room. Founders pitch directly to partners with deep India & Southeast Asia expertise.

  • Peak XV
    Partners
  • Blume
    Ventures
  • Rainmatter
    Zerodha
  • Venture Catalysts
    #1 Indian Angel Network
  • 888 Capital
    VC
  • March Capital
    Partners
  • Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Peak XV Partners

    Rajan Anandan

    Managing Director

    Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India)
    Former VP, Google India & SE Asia

    Venture Capital SaaS Consumer Tech
    LinkedIn Profile
  • More Investors

    Additional panelists
    announced soon.

Why This Matters

Three reasons this
room is different.

01 — Pedigree

Google-Pedigreed Founders

Pre-vetted builders who have managed products and teams at global scale. These aren't first-time experimenters — they know what product excellence looks like from the inside.

02 — Track Record

Proven Deal Flow

Past editions surfaced startups that went on to raise from a16z, Sequoia, and Accel. Solana itself started at a Xoogler Demo Day. The signal-to-noise ratio here is exceptionally high.

03 — Efficiency

Zero Prep. Just Show Up.

No panels, no fluff. Direct, high-signal conversations with world-class builders. Whether you're an investor or a founder, every minute in this room is valuable.

The Legacy

From Xoogler Demo Day
to Global Scale.

Every presenter has operated at the highest level inside Google — building products at scale and managing massive teams. Bangalore is home to a fast-growing cluster of ex-Google founders building globally competitive companies. This demo day is your front-row seat to that momentum.

Funding raised by alumni
$250M+
Raised by Xoogler Demo Day alumni
Countries represented
12+
Countries represented across Demo Day editions
Stage focus
Exit / Series A+
Focused on high-conviction, early-stage bets
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One event. Two ways in.

For Founders

Are you a Xoogler
building for the future?

Apply to pitch your startup to a room of active VCs and angels. Selected teams get 3 minutes — make it count.

Apply Now

Must be an ex-Googler holding 10%+ equity. Functioning product required. Actively raising within 6 months of event.

For Investors

Institutional or Angel Investor?

RSVP for a curated seat at the investor panel. Access 12 high-signal pitches and the Bangalore Xoogler network in one evening.

Investor RSVP

Limited seats for investors. Priority given to active deployers and institutional funds with India focus.

Schedule

Evening
Agenda

All times IST. Schedule subject to minor adjustments. Doors close promptly at 4:00 PM.

  1. 4:00 PM — Registration

    Doors Open & Check-In & Reception

    Collect your badge, light refreshments, and meet fellow Xooglers in the lobby.

  2. 5:30 PM — Opening

    Welcome & Xoogler Community Intro

    Community overview, Demo Day format explained, investor panel introduced.

  3. 5:40 PM — Pitches

    Founder Pitches (12 startups)

    3-minute pitches + live Q&A per founder. Traction-first, no fluff. Investors take live notes.

  4. 7:00 PM — Networking

    Networking Reception

    Founders, investors, and the Xoogler community mingle. This is where the real conversations—and deals—begin.

  5. 7:30 PM — Wrap

    Closing Remarks

    Community announcements, next steps for interested investors, and goodbyes. See you at the next one.

The Team Behind the Event

Volunteer-run.
By Xooglers,
for Xooglers.

Everyone involved is giving their time because they want to see this ecosystem grow. If you see cracks, feel free to step in and help out. We mean it.

Applications open now

Ready to be
in the room?

Whether you're a founder ready to pitch, an investor looking for India's next breakout company, or a community member who wants a front-row seat — apply now. Spots are limited.

Free to attend · Space is limited · Xoogler community members prioritised