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Hustle Fund is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Elizabeth Yin, Eric Bahn, and Shiyan Koh, all Stanford alumni and former 500 Startups partners. Based in San Carlos, California with operations in Singapore, the firm manages $125M+ across three funds and has made 374+ investments.
The firm pioneered a systematic, data-driven approach that reviews over 1,000 companies monthly with automated systems and can make investment decisions within 48 hours. Beyond traditional VC, Hustle Fund created Angel Squad, a community of 2,000+ vetted angels democratizing early-stage investing with checks as small as $1,000.
B2B SaaS, fintech, digital health, consumer software. Excludes deep tech, hardware, pharmaceuticals, art/film, real estate, traditional retail. Defines hustle as great execution meets high velocity. Tracks week-over-week execution velocity over pedigree.
Portfolio includes 3 unicorns (Webflow, Boom Supersonic, Gamma) and 1 IPO (NerdWallet). 374+ total investments with 29 acquisitions.
To approach Hustle Fund, founders should submit their pitch through the online application form available at this link. The firm prides itself on making investment decisions within 48 hours, allowing for a swift and efficient process.
Hustle Fund runs the Angel Squad, a community of over 2,000 vetted angels that democratizes early-stage investing. Additionally, they offer educational programs such as the Emerging Founder School, an 8-week fellowship, and the Redwood School, which focuses on sales and customer acquisition.
Hustle Fund has made 20 investments in the last 12 months, with their most recent investment occurring on December 23, 2025. The firm continues to engage actively with the startup ecosystem, emphasizing its unique investment thesis and commitment to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.
Hustle Fund exclusively invests in pre-seed and seed stages.
You can pitch Hustle Fund through their online application at this link.
Hustle Fund focuses on B2B SaaS, fintech, digital health, and consumer software.
Hustle Fund typically invests between $25K and $500K, with a sweet spot of $150K.
Hustle Fund invests in the United States, Canada, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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