Where House Ventures | VC Residency Program

A blend of seed capital, executive coaching, and boutique hospitality—Where House is a new residency program designed to turn elite entrepreneurs into effective leaders.

Reimagining Early-Stage Venture

Approximately 65% of startups fail due to people problems. As long as startups are built by people, there will be an opportunity for leadership enhancement. Where House combines the best of venture capital with immersive founder development to create the next generation of transformative companies.

Seed Capital

Executive Coaching

Boutique Hospitality

The Where House Deal

Everything you need to build your company and grow as a leader.

12-Week Residency Program

Enables founders to build habits, friendships, and an MVP in an immersive environment.

Up to $400K Investment

5% equity & uncapped SAFE + access to our extensive investor network.

Room & Board Included

Creates a high-performance environment free of distractions.

Executive Leadership Coaching

Strengthens leadership to prevent the 'people problems' that sink most startups.

Lifelong Community

Fosters deep, lasting connections in small 7-company cohorts.

Investor Network Access

Warm introductions to our network of LPs and follow-on investors.

The Team

Led by experienced investors and operators with proven track records.

Michael Wooten

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

18 years investing experience

Completed 100+ private investments for Anne & Susan Wojcicki

Former Chief of Staff to the CEO of a publicly traded company

8 angel investments including Solace Health (Unicorn), Boardy, Function Health (acq. Getlabs), and Calypso AI (Exited)

Richard Belsky

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

18+ years operating experience, 5x startup founder

Founder & CEO of Rolltech (Exited)

15 years experience as a mentor, coach and wellness instructor, including venture portfolio support.

Partner at Unboxed Venture Studio (Durham, NC)

Coach-in-Residence for 5 regions of Founder Institute cohorts

The Where House

A serene mansion nestled in the woods of Raleigh, NC. Far from major metro distractions yet close to the Research Triangle Park tech hub and RDU airport.

A home away from home for founders—designed to create the perfect environment for building, learning, and connecting.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Ready to Begin?

We're looking for elite entrepreneurs ready to take their leadership to the next level. Applications will open soon for our next cohort of 7 companies.