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Hustle

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 255 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Hustle is a mobile communication platform for text, calls, and video messaging that lets organizations broadcast bulk messages, automate responses, and hold 1:1 conversations. It serves brands, universities, unions, and advocacy groups running text message marketing and engagement campaigns.

Founders & leadership

Hustle was founded in 2014 by Robert T. Lindsay.

RT
Robert T. LindsayFounderformer

Board

PR
Perry RosensteinBoard director
CPChamath Palihapitiya
Chamath PalihapitiyaBoard directorFounder at Glooko

Investors · 8

Also in the syndicate · 1

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10.8M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017

▶$7.9MraisedAug 2017 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chamath PalihapitiyaDirector
  • Robert T. LindsayExecutive Officer, Director
  • Perry RosensteinExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$7.9M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedNov 2016 · 10 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Perry RosensteinDirector
  • Chamath PalihapitiyaDirector
  • Robert T. LindsayExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.9M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Hustle do?
Hustle is a mobile communication platform for text, calls, and video messaging that lets organizations broadcast bulk messages, automate responses, and hold 1:1 conversations. It serves brands, universities, unions, and advocacy groups running text message marketing and engagement campaigns.
Who founded Hustle?
Hustle was founded by Robert T. Lindsay in 2014.
Who are Hustle's investors?
Hustle's investors include Designer Fund, GSV Ventures, Higher Ground Labs, Kapor Capital, Index Ventures, Matrix, Social Capital Partnership.
How much funding has Hustle raised?
Hustle has disclosed $10.8M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Hustle headquartered?
Hustle is headquartered in San Francisco, US.