Hustle Fund

Hustle Fund

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

San Francisco, California 29,902 followers

We invest in hilariously-early teams.

About us

Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm investing in hilariously-early pre-seed founders. Learn more about Hustle Fund and pitch us here: hustlefund.vc If you are here to learn about ANGEL SQUAD, you've come to the right place. We help teach professionals how to invest in startups alongside Hustle Fund. Learn how we do this here: https://hustlefund.vc/squad

Website
http://hustlefund.vc
Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Partnership
Founded
2017
Specialties
Venture Capital, Seed Investing, and Pre-Seed Investing

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    Founders, you could be unknowingly leaving millions on the table! Sign up for our free webinar on July 25, hosted by Kristina S. Subbotina, Esq. Subbotina, founder of Lawlace, and Eric Bahn, co-founder and GP here at Hustle Fund, to learn the legal intricacies of fundraising. We’ll be going over everything from how to decide when to raise, how to strategize your fundraise, and what you need to be legally prepared. Register here: https://lu.ma/dmk1wcbz

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    That startup lawyer building a new-generation law firm for startups and their investors

    SwagUp founder and investors lost $75M because of a legal miss. Eric Bahn, now a VC, made the same mistake on his founder journey. How to avoid those mistakes? Attend our webinar on July 25th at 10am PT to prepare to raise funding for your startup. We will cover the following topics: 1. To Raise or Not to Raise? • Evaluating when venture capital is right for your startup • Alternatives to VC funding: bootstrapping and other options • Pros and cons of different funding approaches 2. Preparing for a Successful Fundraise • Crafting a compelling pitch deck • Creating FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) among investors • Effective strategies for investor outreach and networking 3. Legal Preparedness • Understanding and preparing for investor due diligence • Overview of funding instruments (SAFEs, convertible notes, priced rounds) • Key legal considerations for early-stage startups 4. Valuation Strategies • Factors influencing startup valuation • Negotiation tactics and common pitfalls • Balancing founder equity dilution with investor expectations 5. Q&A Session. Open forum for attendees to ask questions and gain personalized insights. Register here: https://lu.ma/dmk1wcbz We will send the recording to everyone registered 🙌 #startuplawyer #startupfounder #fundraising

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    Early-Stage Startup Funding: Business Strategies and Legal Essentials · Luma

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    Join us for an inspiring evening featuring Dalton Fouts, founder of ReturnKey, and Shiyan K., GP here at Hustle Fund. We’ll dive deep into Dalton’s journey, from breaking into Indonesia’s ecommerce industry and scaling ReturnKey to where it is today! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Secure your spot now: https://lu.ma/ffJKT-July24

    Calling all Jakarta Founders, save the date! Hustle Fund’s Founder Friends Jakarta event is on July 24th. Join me in a fireside chat with Dalton Fouts, founder of ReturnKey, as we dive deep into Dalton’s journey breaking into the Jakarta startup scene, building and growing ReturnKey to where it is today, and the future of recommerce in Indonesia and worldwide. Make sure you come with your burning questions for Q&A with Dalton! Dalton’s story is nothing short of inspirational – and is the culmination of a career’s worth of unique insights and perspectives that formed that vision of what would become ReturnKey. Dalton has seen the real highs and lows of being a founder, from working his way through college in various logistics positions at UPS, to joining Ninja Van during their first year of operations, and recently closing an impressive $8M USD Series A fundraise. Don’t miss out on an evening of networking with the Jakarta startup community over pizza, and diving deep into Dalton’s journey, free of charge! RSVP below – I can’t wait to see you there! https://lu.ma/ffJKT-July24

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    Calling all SG Founders and Squad members. Get ready to step up to the plate at Batter Up - our exciting pitch event that's taking Singapore by storm! Join over 100 founders and Angel Squad members for an evening of innovation, inspiration, and networking. Hear founders test their pitches and receive invaluable feedback from our expert panel. And don't forget, the best pitch wins their very own Dunky! Spaces are filling up fast, so secure your spot now! And have your pitch deck ready if you’re planning to step up to the plate: https://lu.ma/93xj47x6

    Singapore Founders, Batter Up is a pitch event for you to practice your pitch in front of an audience of seasoned investors. Join 100+ founders and Angel Squad members in Singapore on August 1st. There will be pizza (obviously) and you may be the lucky one to take the stage, pitch and get some direct feedback from a panel of Squad members. Come out to this (free) event, but spaces are limited, so make sure your pitch deck is ready when you RSVP https://lu.ma/93xj47x6

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    Join us on July 24th for a captivating fireside chat featuring Dalton Fouts, founder of ReturnKey, and Shiyan K., General Partner here at Hustle Fund. Gain invaluable insights from Dalton's journey as a founder, breaking into Indonesia’s startup scene, scaling to where he is now, and all about how ReturnKey is redefining recommerce. RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/ffJKT-July24

    There are few founders that exemplify hustle and determination like Dalton Fouts, founder of ReturnKey, who I am incredibly excited to join in a fireside chat at our next Founder Friends event in Jakarta on July 24th! Dalton grew up in Nashville, Tennessee where he worked his way through college, starting out as a package handler at UPS, eventually working his way up through successive logistics positions prior to graduating from the University of Miami. This gave Dalton early insights that would eventually guide his vision when creating and building ReturnKey. After graduating, Dalton moved to Indonesia as a Fulbright Fellow before joining Ninja Van in 2016, where he scaled the company’s growth function. As the company grew, Dalton noticed that the business radically changed every time it grew 3x, and that as the business grew, returns became a driver of delivery world class customer experiences. These experiences provided unique insights and perspectives that guided Dalton’s decision making and vision when creating and building ReturnKey, and I can’t wait to hear all about it! If you’ve never been to a Founder Friends event before, get ready for a night of food, fun, connecting with the Jakarta startup scene, and unique learnings from an exceptional founder who has been through the wringer and made it out on the other side. And if you have been, we can’t wait to see you again! Spaces will be limited, and these events have been hitting capacity quickly, so RSVP now to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/ffJKT-July24 A huge shoutout and thank you to Brata Rafly and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting us and making this event possible!

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    🚀 Join us for the latest episode of #UncappedNotes! 🚀 Networking at big conferences and events is essential for building relationships that aren’t only beneficial to your business, but also that could last a long time, throughout your career. But at the same time, a three-day conference can feel daunting and incredibly draining afterwards. On this episode of Uncapped Notes, Eric Bahn and Janel Spilker break down why big conferences can feel so draining and share their strategies for making the most out of networking at work related conferences and events. 👉 Watch the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gp--NTpZ 👈

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    Minivan Enthusiast at Hustle Fund

    Founder Danny Minutillo impressed the Docs with his deep knowledge during conversations, but his expertise wasn't reflected in the pitch deck. Initially, the mostly-black slides lacked headlines and made unnecessary references to bankrupt former unicorn Bird, which could negatively influence investors. In this week’s edition, The Deck Doctors look at the pitch deck of Nav, a company that provides on-demand e-bikes, and show how founders can transform their pitch deck through positioning your company, market, technology, and journey to not only wow investors, but also preempt their questions and concerns. Want to see how The Deck Docs elevate pitch decks and ensure they capture investor interest? Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gZp-kt8Z

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    Ready to step up to the plate? ‘Batter Up!’ is here to shake up the SG startup scene! Join us in Singapore on August 1st for a pitch event where 100+ founders and Angel Squad members will gather to connect over some delicious pizza, hear some in-person pitches, and get direct feedback from a panel of seasoned angel investors, culminating with the best pitch of the night receiving a Dunky. Whether you're fine-tuning your pitch or just looking to learn and network, ‘Batter Up!’ will be the place to be. Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Secure your spot now - and if you’d like to pitch, have your deck ready to go. Let's see some homeruns in Singapore together and make August 1st a night to remember! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/93xj47x6

    After two successful U.S. events, Batter Up is coming to Singapore. We will bring together 100+ founders and Angel Squad members in Singapore on August 1st to casually meet over pizza, listen to a few founders test out their pitch and get some direct feedback from a panel of Squad members. Spaces are limited, so make sure you have your pitch deck ready and RSVP: https://lu.ma/93xj47x6

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    VC. Founder, Angel & Harvard MBA. BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast (60,000+ Listeners) bravesea.com

    “I was talking to a founder who, despite being quite experienced, was launching his first company. He shared an insight, saying, "In retrospect, it seems insane to me that anyone would give a 25-year-old $2 million and just say, 'Good luck.'" He found it astonishing that we place such trust in young entrepreneurs, and even more remarkable that many of them succeed. This got me thinking about the conditions that make this possible. These young founders are often supported by mentors who have been through the process and can help them learn quickly. Additionally, there is an ecosystem expectation that they will conduct themselves ethically because failing to do so would make it difficult for them to secure future funding. In contrast, in less developed ecosystems, there is less oversight and societal pressure, which can lead to individuals misusing funds without much accountability.” - Shiyan K., Managing Partner of Hustle Fund Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://lnkd.in/giUm3tj8 Nonton, dengar atau baca wawasan lengkapnya di https://lnkd.in/g6NUbUPu 观看、收听或阅读全文,请访问 https://lnkd.in/gpcR-Z_h #FamilyOffice #Fraud #ArtificialIntelligence #AIIntegration #FinancialRegulations #InvestmentFraud #TechLeadership #StartupChallenges #BRAVEpodcast

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    Bay Area founders, it was awesome getting to connect with you and getting the scoop on what you’re building at our Founder Friends event last night! Thank you for making it such an incredible evening! We can't wait to catch up with you all again soon! A huge thank you to Robert Yuen of Monograph for the enlightening and inspiring fireside chat! And of course, a massive thank you to our friends at Techstars for hosting us, and Citizens Private Bank™, and PartnerHero for putting this together with us and making this possible!

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