A field of pink flowers and trees

By student founders. For student founders.

Founded by two high schoolers, we have firsthand experience with the unique challenges young founders face—and where traditional startup financing falls short in supporting them.

We invest in you, not ideas.

We invest in you, not ideas.

Our mission is to remove every limitation that keeps talented young people from thinking without boundaries.

We’re not here to support your idea or your startup—we’re here to support you and your ability to see the world differently.

By eliminating financial barriers that constrain ambitious thinking, we want people to adopt a bird's-eye perspective, to think on a larger scale.

Ecosystem Partners

Ecosystem Partners

Ecosystem Partners

We work with programs and startups that aim to uplift the next generation of founders. Together, our goal is to eliminate the limitations that talented young people face today.

We work with programs and startups that aim to uplift the next generation of founders. Together, our goal is to eliminate the limitations that talented young people face today.

Our Team

Our Team

Our Team

Our team is a mix of young founders with seasoned operators—bringing together fresh perspectives with decades of wisdom and industry know-how.

Our team is a mix of young founders with seasoned operators—bringing together fresh perspectives with decades of wisdom and industry know-how.

Founder & General Partner

Jay Shankapure

Jay Shankapure

Founder & General Partner

Puneet Khurana, CFA

Puneet Khurana, CFA

Financial Advisor

Amol Srivastava

Amol Srivastava

Defense & Policy Advisor

Ankit Kanodia

Ankit Kanodia

Financial Advisor

© 2024 LocalHost Ventures. All Rights Reserved.

© 2024 LocalHost Ventures. All Rights Reserved.

© 2024 LocalHost Ventures. All Rights Reserved.

By Student Founders.
For Student Founders.

Founded by two high school founders, we have a firsthand understanding of the unique challenges young founders face—and where traditional startup financing falls short today.

By Student Founders.
For Student Founders.

Founded by two high school founders, we have a firsthand understanding of the unique challenges young founders face—and where traditional startup financing falls short today.