The Google for Startups Global Alumni Program includes monthly virtual workshops, 1:1s with assigned mentors, and an in-person summit during which participant founders can start establishing meaningful connections and have the opportunity to meet and learn from top founders, and experts from Google.
Our alumni network
Google for Startups helps founders navigate every step of their startup journey — far beyond the end of a program. Learn more about how we support startups as they start, build, and grow.
We’re committed to supporting diverse, inclusive communities around the world so founders everywhere can turn big ideas into successful businesses. Find out how we do it.
Ongoing support
Google for Startups support doesn’t stop when a program ends. Once you’ve joined our community, we are invested in your long term success. Founders that complete one of our mentor-based programs automatically become part of our alumni network, so you can stay connected to the Google for Startups team and our global community.
Our alumni can always request support from tech and product teams at Google, and access new learning and networking opportunities.
Global networking
The Google for Startups alumni network is thousands of founders strong, with members representing almost every country, industry, and market around the world. Whatever challenge you’re currently facing, someone in the founder community has been there before. Build founder-to-founder connections and expand your network to seek advice, share insights, exchange ideas, and grow alongside fellow founders.
Global Alumni Program
A cohort of approximately 40 Google for Startups founders are selected every year from amongst our alumni network worldwide to participate in our Global Alumni Program. Over six months, these startups have the opportunity to access leadership training to help them develop their team management abilities and prepare for the journey of scaling their startups to the next level.
Backed by Google
Successfully completing a Google for Startups program requires commitment, growth, and dedication from founders and their teams. At the end of a program, participants receive an official Google for Startups alumni badge to certify membership in our global alumni community.
Our global 
community
We’re committed to supporting diverse, inclusive startups around the globe, where founders are turning big ideas into successful businesses, becoming huge drivers of job creation, and contributing to strong economies.
20,391
Employees hired by alumni startups since 2018
$1.4B
All time funding raised by
Google for Startups alumni
600+
underrepresented entrepreneurs supported by Google for Startups Founders Funds worldwide
Explore alumni worldwide
The Google for Startups alumni network is made up of 1,000+ startups across all industries and markets. Browse our alumni database and get familiar with the companies solving the most pressing challenges, from Korea to Brazil.
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Celebrating the startup journey
Since 2012, Google for Startups has been helping founders to start, build and grow. Every day, every pitch, every email. Hear what they have to say about their journey thus far.
What does it feel like to be a startup founder?
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What does it feel like to be a startup founder?
Pivot
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Founders need to stop apologizing for the things we haven’t accomplished yet.
Advice
Leap
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Supporting each other in the startup community is how we all grow.
Failure
Motivation
Insecurities
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I look forward to mentoring, so I can give back to the next generation of founders.
Fear
Celebrating
Courage
Looking back
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There are other ways to have a company than trying to be a unicorn startup.
Join our alumni network
Find the right Google for Startups program to accelerate your skills and become a part of our global community.
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Black Founders Fund
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund has awarded more than $30 million to help Black-led startups in Africa, Brazil, Europe, and the United States secure funding, strengthen communities, and create generational change.
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Growth Academy
Google for Startups Growth Academy helps founders and marketing leaders from high-potential startups grow their user base, scale, and go global with Google products, best practices, and connections.
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Latino Founders Fund
The $5 million Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund provides cash awards, as well as Google Cloud credits and hands-on support to help Latino entrepreneurs in the United States.
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Cloud Academy
Google for Startups Cloud Academy helps startups leverage Google Cloud technology and data-powered innovation to accelerate and digitally transform their business.
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