Hustle Fund
Venture capitalActively deployingSan Carlos · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Also known as Hustle · HUSTLE FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Hustle Fund backs very early-stage startups and prides itself on moving fast, making investment decisions within one or two meetings and wiring funds within a week rather than waiting for another investor to lead a round. Beyond capital, the firm provides education (including Redwood School focused on sales and customer acquisition), mentorship, and network access to help founders grow. It also opens up startup investing to a broader community through an angel investing program that teaches investment frameworks and lets participants invest alongside the fund.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 16 of 26 portfolio companiesSaaS ×8Fintech ×6Enterprise Software ×5Healthtech ×5Wellness & Fitness ×4Developer Tools ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2
HQs:United States×7Colombia×1South Korea×1Sri Lanka×1Nigeria×1Pakistan×1
Investments · 26 tracked
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doola provides a platform for entrepreneurs globally to form and operate U.S. businesses, offering an all-in-one back-office solution including LLC formation, business banking, tax filings, and compliance services.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US
Arjun Mahadevan(Founder)in
BlueLabs produces water purification filters and eco-friendly water treatment materials from recycled oyster shells, addressing water contamination and circular economy challenges.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessSeocho, KR
정상호 (Sang-ho Jung)
CertifyOS provides provider data infrastructure for healthcare organizations, offering verification, integration, and continuous management of accurate provider information across workflows via API.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Canada-based banking/payments/lending company (acquired), backed by Hustle Fund I.
Oraan is a digital platform offering sharia-compliant rotating savings committees (committees) for Pakistani women and households, enabling members to save collaboratively with transparent transactions and financial coaching through a mobile app.
FemTechFintechPakistan, PK
A platform that enables healthcare providers to order, track, and receive lab test results from multiple laboratory companies through a single dashboard, supporting both in-person and telehealth patients with flexible billing options and EHR integration.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Tara Viswanathan(Founder)Rosa Hamalainen(Founder)inBen Easton(Founder)
Sydecar provides a platform for fund managers to form and operate venture funds, including SPV formation, compliance tools (KYC, tax filings, reporting), and investor onboarding for co-investment opportunities.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHouston, US
Nikhil Talreja(Executive Officer, Director)David Meister(Director)
BoardDaniel Kimerling(Director)Stephanie Hsieh(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Hustle Fund invest at?
- Hustle Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Hustle Fund's typical check size?
- Hustle Fund typically writes checks of $150K.
- What sectors does Hustle Fund focus on?
- Hustle Fund focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Hustle Fund located?
- Hustle Fund is headquartered in San Carlos, US.
- Does Hustle Fund lead rounds?
- Hustle Fund typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamE1061 AMA: Hustle Fund's Elizabeth Yin answers 50 questions from founders!
This Week in Startups · Elizabeth Yin
E1055 Hustle Fund's Elizabeth Yin on unique portfolio strategy, post-COVID fundraising optimism
This Week in Startups · Elizabeth Yin
Pitch Deck Deep Dive with Elizabeth Yin from Hustle Fund!
Deck Doctors · Elizabeth Yin
Ignite VC: How Hustle Fund Backs Founders Before Product-Market Fit with Elizabeth Yin | Ep199
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, VC, and Society · Elizabeth Yin
The Future of Venture Capital: Insights from Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund
Founder Institute · Elizabeth Yin
Elizabeth Yin, GP at Hustle Fund: The Art of Pre-Seed Investments
Grace Gong · Elizabeth Yin
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Co-investors · 106
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