Hustle Fund
Investing in high-velocity startups at pre-seed
Hustle Fund is a pre-seed venture capital fund that evaluates early-stage businesses by operational velocity rather than polished decks. Founded by Elizabeth Yin and Eric Bahn, the firm writes quick initial cheques followed by larger investments based on execution speed.
| Pricing from | $50,000 initial cheque |
| Best for | High-velocity pre-seed software founders seeking fast decisions |
| Website | www.hustlefund.vc |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Rapid diligence process with transparent feedback loops
- Access to an active global founder community and educational resources
- Initial cheque sizes are small and require rapid milestone validation
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Questions about Hustle Fund
How much does Hustle Fund cost?
Hustle Fund's pricing, as Lister records it: $50,000 initial cheque.
Who is Hustle Fund best for?
Hustle Fund is best for high-velocity pre-seed software founders seeking fast decisions.
Where does Hustle Fund rank?
Hustle Fund is ranked #2 in Top 10 Venture Capital Firms (Lister Score 92.7).
What are the best alternatives to Hustle Fund?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Precursor Ventures (#1 in Top 10 Venture Capital Firms), Weekend Fund (#3 in Top 10 Venture Capital Firms) and Haystack (#4 in Top 10 Venture Capital Firms).
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