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Launch House operates as a community-driven, early-stage venture fund and residency program for entrepreneurs. It integrates seed capital with immersive environments, facilitating founder collaboration and venture acceleration. This model prioritizes peer-to-peer learning and networking, fostering strong relationships. Launch House streamlines ideation and development, guiding concepts toward scalable business models.
Michael Houck, Brett Goldstein, and Jacob Peters co-founded Launch House in summer 2020. Their insight stemmed from the need for capital and in-person support for early founders, a deficiency amplified by the pandemic. Houck, from Airbnb, envisioned an integrated acceleration approach prioritizing community and shared experiences alongside strategic investment.
Early-stage technology founders seeking investment and collaborative settings are its core clientele. Launch House's vision cultivates a new generation of interconnected entrepreneurs, fostering a "New Silicon Valley" ethos of community and support. It aspires to be a foundational partner, offering resources and networks to transform ideas into impactful enterprises.
Launch House has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Launch House.
Launch House was founded in 2020 by Carlo Scaglia (Founder in Residence).
Launch House has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Launch House.
Launch House has raised $15.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $12.0M Series A in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $12M Series A | Andrew Chen | Andreessen Horowitz, Bullish, Comal Ventures, Electric ANT, Galaxy Digital, Patron, Resonado, Michael Ovitz, Ryan Adams, Mike Dudas | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2021 | $3M Seed | Flybridge Capital Partners | Kevin Hartz, Cowboy Ventures, Dream Machine, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Flexsteel Industries Inc., Gaingels, Greylock, Index Ventures, Javelin Venture Partners, Laconia Capital Group, Sequoia Capital, Social Starts, Third Prime, Twenty Seven Ventures, Upside Partnership, Brian Sugar, Jonathan Shipman, Julia Hartz, Kevin LIN, Alexia Bonatsos, Balaji S., Mike Duboe, DAY ONE Ventures, Graph Ventures | Announced |
Launch House is a hybrid community and early-stage venture fund designed to support founders and creators through a unique co-living and collaborative experience. Founded in 2020 and based in Beverly Hills, California, it offers a physical and digital space where selected entrepreneurs live and work together in residency programs, fostering innovation through close interaction and networking. Unlike traditional accelerators, Launch House does not guarantee investment but provides access to a curated community, events, mentorship, and exposure, helping startups grow by leveraging social connections and shared resources[1][2][4][5].
The venture fund aspect of Launch House invests in early-stage startups, focusing on founders by founders, with a mission to foster innovation and community-driven growth. Its investment philosophy centers on supporting promising founders within its network, particularly in sectors related to technology and creator-driven businesses. The impact on the startup ecosystem is notable in how it blends social, creative, and entrepreneurial energy to accelerate early-stage companies and build a supportive founder community[3][5].
Launch House was founded in 2020 by Michael Houck (formerly of Airbnb and Uber), Brett Goldstein (Google alum), and Jacob Peters (Commsor co-founder). The idea emerged as a response to the isolation many founders experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the founders recognizing that in-person collaboration spaces could spark innovation and societal impact. After a viral social media moment and a proof-of-concept residency in Tulum, they established a permanent house in Beverly Hills to run cohorts of founders and creators. Early traction included raising $3 million in 2021 to expand both physical and digital residency programs and attracting high-potential entrepreneurs who benefited from the community’s networking and fundraising opportunities[2][4].
Launch House rides the trend of creator economy growth and the blending of social media with startup culture. Its timing is critical as remote work and digital isolation during the pandemic highlighted the need for physical spaces that foster innovation and community. Market forces such as the rise of creator-driven startups, influencer marketing, and the demand for authentic networking experiences work in its favor. By bridging the gap between social content creation and entrepreneurship, Launch House influences the broader ecosystem by redefining how early-stage founders connect, fundraise, and build companies in a socially integrated environment[2][4].
Looking ahead, Launch House is poised to expand its residency programs and digital platform, potentially increasing its investment activity and influence in the early-stage startup scene. Trends shaping its journey include the continued rise of the creator economy, hybrid work models, and the increasing importance of community-driven startup support. Its influence may evolve from a niche co-living community to a broader ecosystem player that shapes how founders collaborate and access capital in a socially connected world. The blend of social energy and entrepreneurial grit that Launch House fosters could become a model for future startup ecosystems[2][4][5].
Launch House was founded in 2020 by Carlo Scaglia (Founder in Residence).
Launch House has raised $15.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Launch House's investors include Andrew Chen, Andreessen Horowitz, Bullish, Comal Ventures, Electric Ant, Galaxy Digital, Patron, Resonado, Michael Ovitz, Ryan Adams, Mike Dudas, Flybridge Capital Partners.
