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Hustle Fund

Hustle Fund, based in California, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed with $25k to $100k checks, typically following other investors.

Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$25K to $100K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 people1 activity update, latest Oct 1

Who you would pitch at Hustle Fund

4 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $25K to $100K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.

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1 activity update since September, latest Oct 1.

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Does not invest inWe do not invest in art/film projects, pharmaceutical or medical device companies, solar panels, land, restaurants / physical retail or traditional brick and mortar small businesses.

In their words

Hustle Fund | Pre-Seed Venture CapitalHustle Fund invests in hilariously early pre-seed software startups, then supports founders with practical knowledge and a broad investor network.www.hustlefund.vc
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What stage does Hustle Fund invest in?

Hustle Fund reports entry at pre-seed.

How much does Hustle Fund invest?

Hustle Fund reports checks of $25K to $100K.

Does Hustle Fund lead rounds?

Hustle Fund mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Hustle Fund?

Elizabeth Yin (Co-Founder, General Partner), Eric Bahn (Co-Founder, General Partner), Shiyan Koh (Co-Founder, General Partner), Haley Bryant (Partner).

Is Hustle Fund active right now?

Hustle Fund has shown 1 activity update since September 2026, the latest on 2026-10-01.

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