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Hustle Fund
States it invests in hilariously early startups, and that a founder does not need perfect metrics, a famous network, or a 47-slide deck. What it says you do need: an ambitious idea, evidence of hustle, and the nerve to start.
Criteria: Publishes the three numbers most firms keep private: a first check of $150,000, a decision in one to two meetings, and less than a week from yes to wire. Applications are open to anyone through a form on its site.
What this means for your pitchThis is the fastest published path from stranger to funded in the directory: an open form, one or two meetings, and money inside a week of a yes. The $150,000 check also tells you what it is for, getting started rather than getting far, so know what the next raise looks like before you take this one.
Hustle FundChecked 18 August 2026
From Hustle Fund's own site and announcements · checked 26 August 2026 · selective, not comprehensive · verify on the firm's pages
In a post on its Founder Playbook site, Hustle Fund explains how it decides what to fund at pre-seed, stating that it weighs whether a startup solves a real problem with potential for strong unit economics, along with customer acquisition costs, payback periods, and market timing, ahead of founder pedigree.
Hustle Fund announced the launch of Hustle Commons, a hub collecting articles, books, videos, and events for early stage founders. The post states the firm has backed more than 600 companies across multiple funds and grown its Angel Squad community to more than 2,500 angel investors globally.
A post on the firm's Small Bets newsletter describes general partner Eric Bahn's investment thesis, which prioritizes founders who demonstrate fast execution, transparent investor updates, and focus on key metrics. The post cites Webflow and Rupa Health among his investments.