Hack Fund
Silicon Valley Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Hackers and Founders is a global technology and entrepreneurship community founded in 2008 by Jonathan Nelson in Silicon Valley, focused on connecting founders and innovators through events, mentorship, and networking.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
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Investments Β· 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Hack Fund invest at?
- Hack Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Hack Fund focus on?
- Hack Fund focuses on Crypto & Web3.
- Where is Hack Fund located?
- Hack Fund is headquartered in Silicon Valley, US.
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJonathan Nelson | HACK Fund: We were just a bunch of nerds helping each other build companies...
startAD Β· Jonathan Nelson
Introduction to the HACK Fund - Jonathan Nelson at d10E Gibraltar
HACK Fund Β· Jonathan Nelson
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