LocalHost Secures $2.5 Million from InVideo, RedBull India, Anthropic, and Eros International to Accelerate Startup Growth

LocalHost, a startup launchpad, has raised $2.5 million in angel funding to expand its global network of founder labs supporting early-stage technical and creative entrepreneurs. 

Investor Participation and Funding Allocation 

The funding round included investments from InVideo, RedBull India, Anthropic, and Eros International. Proceeds will finance infrastructure expansion, hardware capabilities enhancement, operational team scaling, and support for additional founder cohorts globally. 

Founder Labs Model and Geographic Reach 

Co-founded in 2023 by Kei Hayashi, Suhas Sumukh, and Hardeep Gambhir, LocalHost operates in-person labs in Bengaluru, Tokyo, and Cluj-Napoca, with San Francisco expansion underway. Hardware-focused labs are planned for Japan and France. 

Program Structure and Startup Outcomes 

LocalHost's 50-day India lab in Bengaluru selects 15 founders per cohort, supporting projects in AI, robotics, language models, and media.  

The program provides shared workspaces, hardware access, operational support, and a community fund. Startups emerging include Maya Research, Prava Payments, and Dawn Labs. 

Ecosystem Engagement 

Since launching in India, LocalHost has hosted cohorts attended by over 30 venture partners and ecosystem participants, facilitating connections between early-stage founders and investors. 

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Conclusion 

LocalHost's $2.5 mn funding underscores investor confidence in its founder lab model. The capital will enable infrastructure scaling and global expansion to support technical and creative startups across media, software, and hardware sectors. 

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