Rajan Anandan
Managing Director
Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India)
Former VP, Google India & SE Asia
Venture Capital SaaS Consumer Tech
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Xoogler Demo Day · Bengaluru Edition · 2026
The Google Edge,
Arriving in Bengaluru.
10+ 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
10+ 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.
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More Investors
Additional panelists
announced soon.
Why This Matters
Three reasons this
Three reasons this
room is different.
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.
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.
Build your network.
Connect with the next generation of categorydefining-founders and high-quality talent in one room. It's the ultimate high-signal environment for proactive investors.
The Legacy
From Xoogler Demo Day
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. Bengaluru 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.
Apply Now
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 6 minutes—make it count.
Apply NowMust 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 10+ high-signal pitches and the Bengaluru Xoogler network in one evening.
Investor RSVPLimited seats for investors. Priority given to active deployers and institutional funds with India focus.
Schedule
Evening
Evening
Agenda
All times IST. Schedule subject to minor adjustments. Doors open at 4:00 PM.
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4:00 PM — Registration
Doors Open
Check-in, collect your badge, and enjoy light refreshments before we kick off.
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4:30 PM — Opening
Opening Remarks
Official welcome and community overview by [Insert Presenter Name].
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4:45 PM — Investors
Investor Introduction
Meet the panel of investors joining us for the evening's pitch sessions.
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5:00 PM — Demo Day
Start Up Pitches
Traction-first presentations from our selected startups followed by live Q&A.
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6:15 PM — Insights
Panel Discussion
A deep dive into current market trends and ecosystem insights with our guest experts.
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7:00 PM — Mingle
Networking Reception
Connect with founders, investors, and the Xoogler community to discuss deals and partnerships.
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8:00 PM — Wrap
Closing Remarks (TBD)
Final announcements and event conclusion in collaboration with Google.
The Team Behind the Event
Volunteer-run.
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.
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Sachin Jain
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Saurabh Minni
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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
