Xoogler Ventures
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Key Studio backs former Google and Alphabet employees building next-generation AI companies, requiring at least one founder to have Google (or acquired-company) experience. Open to founders at any stage from pre-idea to early product and across all functions and geographies, the program provides up to $100K in non-dilutive program funding, up to $350K in Google Cloud and AI credits, early access to Gemini models, cofounder matching within a vetted Xoogler cohort, expert mentorship from operators-turned-founders, and warm introductions to angels and venture capital partners for seed and Series A follow-on funding.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website
Christopher Fong is the founder of Xoogler.co, a community of over 33,000 Google alumni that operates as an investment syndicate, and co-founder and president of Key, an AI-powered professional networking platform that raised $4.25 million. He spent 8.5 years at Google in business development, partnerships, and sales, and previously worked at Expedia Inc. and served as CEO of Choice Labs. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and is active as an angel investor.
Kushagra Shrivastava is Co-Founder and Partner at Xoogler.co, a venture syndicate that invests in startups founded by former Google employees, and is also CEO and Co-Founder of Key, an AI-powered professional networking platform that has raised over $4 million. His earlier career includes roles at Google, Yahoo, Kosei (acquired by Pinterest), FalconX, and Verizon, and he led Google Play's global brand launch. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and completed executive marketing education at INSEAD.
A digital strategy, market research, and marketing consultant with roughly two decades of experience, formerly a search strategy consultant at Google Ireland. He works internationally across Europe, the US, and Australia, helping clients turn search and consumer data into growth strategies.
Anna Buber is a growth strategist and leadership advisor, founder of Growthacks, and former Chief People & Culture Officer at Zip Co. She is an Operating Advisor with AirTree Ventures and a member of the Xoogler network, having previously spent 2011-2020 at Google in leadership and talent development roles.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Xoogler Ventures invest at?
- Xoogler Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Xoogler Ventures focus on?
- Xoogler Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3.
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