Key Raises $4.3M to Build Networking Platform for Tech Professionals
Key helps communities unlock their potential. It offers a unique approach to creating meaningful professional connections and fostering career development, financial wellbeing and work-life balance.
lo Alto-based startup Key has recently raised $4.25 million in funding, spearheaded by co-founders Kushagra Shrivastava and Christopher Fong, who have a track record of success with their previous venture, Xoogler. This investment underscores the recognition of a critical need to provide support for tech workers affected by the wave of layoffs sweeping through the industry. Leveraging their experience and insights gained from Xoogler's rapid growth, Shrivastava and Fong are developing Key as a specialized networking platform tailored to the needs of tech professionals. The platform offers an array of tools for networking, career advancement, and community building, with an emphasis on facilitating meaningful connections and opportunities within the tech ecosystem.
Key's unique approach distinguishes it from existing networking platforms by prioritizing community-centric features over individual profiles or company-focused networking. With an initial focus on former Google employees, Key has already launched in private beta to select communities and plans to expand its reach to more groups in the coming months. The startup aims to generate revenue through various channels, including talent recruitment services and membership fees, positioning itself as a vital resource for tech workers navigating the evolving landscape of the industry.
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