Your journey is our story.
A home for founders, ourselves included.
Our why
Founding a startup is exhilarating, but it can also be deeply isolating. Too many early-stage founders are left navigating the most critical phase of their journey alone, without the right support, access, or trusted peer group.
In 2018, FalconX and VC Nest were each creating their own spaces for founders, communities where ideas could grow and connections could flourish, all built by founders who have put in the works for years. Lochan worked at the heart of these ecosystems, bringing together builders, investors, and industry leaders. Through that work, one thing became clear: founders needed something more. Something new
That vision became Venture Dock
We asked a simple question:
What would it look like if founders had a home built entirely around them?
The answer:
An ecosystem where every element is designed to help serious builders accelerate with confidence, clarity, and connection.
Venture Dock was created by those who’ve been in the trenches, so you can move from idea to real momentum, starting from day zero. .
Our values and belief
We’ve been in the trenches, building from the ground up. We know the highs, the lows, and the moments you wonder if you’re the only one going through it.
That’s why these beliefs matter to us:
We believe founders change the world.
We believe in building real relationships.
We believe in honest conversations and shared wins.
We believe in creating momentum through community and access.
The right introductions can change everything.
We believe access changes everything. It can open doors, unlock funding, spark collaborations, and turn an idea into a global movement.
At Venture Dock, access is woven into every corner; whether it’s investors at DockTalks, trusted founder groups at DockCircle, or unexpected connections over a casual DockSide mixer. Here, you’re never just in the room. You’re part of it.
Community at the core, always
Our community is the heart of Venture Dock. It’s loud, warm, supportive, and unfiltered. The kind of energy you can’t fake.
We celebrate together, learn together, and build each other up. We’re not here for the hype; we’re here for the real stories, the real wins, and the real work. Our voice is clear and bold, but always human. Because founders don’t just want to hear from another brand. They want to feel part of something bigger.