Spotlight on the Hottest AI Startups Partnering with Google at Google Cloud Next 2025

Google Cloud Next 2025 made a grand appearance in Las Vegas, and one of the most exciting highlights wasn’t just the debut of the new AI chip “Ironwood” or the launch of the “Gemini 2.5 Flash” model. It was also the unveiling of top-tier AI startups from around the world that have joined forces with Google Cloud to drive the future of AI technology.

Google is attracting startups by offering access to advanced AI models, powerful processing chips, and generous cloud credits—rivaling Microsoft Azure and AWS in the competitive AI cloud landscape.

Spotlight on the Hottest AI Startups Partnering with Google at Google Cloud Next 2025

7 AI Startups to Watch at Google Cloud Next 2025

1. Safe Superintelligence (SSI)Founded by Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and former Chief Scientist of OpenAI. Their mission: to develop AI with the highest level of safety.

   
   

2. Anysphere (Cursor)Creators of Cursor, a highly popular AI coding assistant. It runs Anthropic’s Claude model via Google Cloud and has reached a valuation of $10 billion.

   
   

3. HebbiaSpecializes in AI that searches and summarizes large documents, widely used in the legal field. It utilizes Google’s Gemini model.

   
   

4. MagicBuilds advanced AI models to assist in coding and research. Backed by $320 million in funding from CapitalG (Alphabet) and a former Google CEO.

   
   

5. Physical IntelligenceDevelops deep-learning AI for robotics. Supported by high-profile investors like Jeff Bezos and Sequoia, it has raised $400 million.

   
   

6. PhotoroomA Paris-based startup developing AI-powered photo and video editing apps using Google’s Veo 2 and Imagen 3 models.

   
   

7. SynthesiaKnown for creating hyper-realistic AI avatars. Raised $180 million in funding and uses a variety of Google models.

Google Expands Its VC Partner Network to Support New AI Startups

Google Cloud has added Lightspeed as a new VC partner, joining Sequoia and Y Combinator. Startups in these VCs’ portfolios will gain access to special benefits such as:

• $150,000 in Google Cloud credits

• Access to cutting-edge AI models and high-performance chips from Google

Other AI Startups Leveraging Google Cloud

• Augment Code – AI agent for coding

• Autoscience – AI for scientific research

• Big Sur AI – Personalized product recommendation for e-commerce

• Captions – AI tools for talking-head videos and editing

• Eon.io – Automated enterprise data backup and recovery

• fal is – Text-to-image and image-to-video generation

• Spot AI – AI for surveillance cameras

• Story – Blockchain system for IP rights

• StudyHall AI – AI tutor for reading, writing, and test prep

• Ubie – Japanese AI for patient symptom analysis

• Udio – AI-powered music creation

• Ufonia – AI assistant for clinical consultations

• Wagestream – Financial well-being platform

• Wondercraft – Generative AI for lifelike voice production

Google Cloud’s Strategic Bet on Leading AI Startups

This initiative reflects that Google Cloud is not just a cloud provider—it’s actively building a thriving AI ecosystem. By partnering with top global startups, Google is accelerating AI innovation and opening new possibilities for the entire tech landscape.

If you're a developer, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast, now is a golden opportunity to learn, build, and grow alongside the next wave of technology.

Sources: TechCrunch, Google Blog, Google Cloud