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Hustle Fund

Angel networkActively deploying

San Carlos ยท Pre-Seedโ€“Seed ยท 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Hustle Fund democratizes access to early-stage venture investing by eliminating the historical requirement of substantial personal wealth. The firm combines rapid capital deployment with founder education in sales and customer acquisition, supported by a community-driven investment model where members invest alongside the fund's core team.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seedโ€“Seed
Check
$150K โ€“ $150K
HQ
San Carlos, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Tracked investments
23

Team ยท 8 people

from the firm's website
Elizabeth Yinยท Co-Founder, General Partnerin๐•

Recovering entrepreneur and marketer with roots in the San Francisco Bay Area who brings experience from founding and operating businesses before transitioning to venture capital.

Eric Bahnยท Co-Founder, General Partnerin๐•

Co-founder with extensive operational experience across startup ventures, bringing practical insights and hands-on knowledge to founder relationships and investment decisions.

Shiyan Kohยท Co-Founder, General Partnerin๐•

Co-founder blending Singapore pragmatism with San Francisco Bay Area idealism, bringing founder experience and strategic perspective to investment decisions.

Haley Bryantยท Partnerin๐•

Experienced startup operator who previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Animalz, bringing operational expertise and founder perspective to the investment team.

Brian Nicholsยท GM - Angel Squad, Venture Partnerin๐•

Serial entrepreneur with two founding exits and early leadership roles at high-growth companies including Lyft, Zoox, and On Deck, bringing extensive operational and scaling experience.

Elaine Lamsusยท CFO/COO
Janel Spilkerยท Head of Business Developmentin๐•

Professional with chemical engineering background who transitioned to business development and partnership strategy, combining technical rigor with relationship-building expertise.

Wael Jabirยท Chief of Staff๐•

Technical background professional who transitioned from engineering to business operations and strategy, bringing cross-functional expertise to organizational leadership.

What they invest in

from 14 of 23 portfolio companies

SaaS ร—8Fintech ร—5Healthtech ร—4Wellness & Fitness ร—4Developer Tools ร—3Enterprise Software ร—3AI & Machine Learning ร—2Digital Health ร—2

HQs:United Statesร—5Colombiaร—1South Koreaร—1Sri Lankaร—1Nigeriaร—1Pakistanร—1

Investments ยท 23 tracked

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dooladoola.comin๐•โœ“ verified

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. The company serves international founders and entrepreneurs who want to establish or manage a U.S. business from anywhere in the world.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US

Arjun Mahadevan(Founder and CEO)in

Glitchglitch.funโœ“ verified

Glitch provides a unified platform for marketing indie and solo game developers, offering tools for influencer outreach, community building, email engagement, playtesting, and game showcases. The platform aims to help independent game developers achieve marketing success comparable to AAA studios.

GamingMarketing TechSaaSRoswell, US

Blue Labsbluelabs.kr

BlueLabs produces water purification filters and eco-friendly water treatment materials from recycled oyster shells, addressing water contamination and circular economy challenges. The company transforms agricultural waste into high-value filtration products that remove heavy metals and reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional activated carbon processes.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessSeocho, KR

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Flow Clubflow.clubin๐•

Flow Club is a virtual coworking platform that facilitates focused productivity through live, structured sessions using body doubling and the Pomodoro Technique. It serves individual professionals, students, and remote workers seeking to improve focus and overcome procrastination.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

David Tran(Founder)in

Guamaguamacard.comin

Guamacard offers a digital credit card for consumers without credit history in Colombia, enabling them to build their credit profile from scratch using open banking technology.

FintechMedellin, CO

Liliahellolilia.comin๐•

Lilia provides egg freezing and reproductive health information to help women make proactive choices about their fertility and family planning.

FemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Alyssa Atkins(CEO)inAlyssa

Linkagot.ai
Linkaireal.com
Linkadaptive.livein๐•
Linkagendazap.com
Linkacademlo.comin
Linkabstractops.comin
Lutra AIlutra.ai

Lutra AI is an intelligent assistant that automates work tasks across multiple platforms using AI-powered code execution for data enrichment, research, email management, and workflow automation. It integrates with productivity and business tools to enable users to automate repetitive processes and share workflows across teams.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Meroxameroxa.com

Meroxa builds real-time data integration and streaming tools to help organizations liberate data from silos and create data-driven applications. The platform serves enterprise organizations seeking to access, move, and process real-time data.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

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oDocodoc.lifein

oDoc is a telemedicine platform providing online healthcare consultations with general practitioners and specialist doctors. The service operates across Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives, serving patients seeking accessible, affordable medical care.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSColombo, LK

Oraanoraan.com

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

RESERVE YOUR SPOTcamphustle.coin
Rupa Health
Rupa Healthrupahealth.com

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

Sagasaga.xyz

Saga builds AI agents that enable creators, studios, and brands to deploy persistent character personalities across social platforms and messaging environments. These agents maintain identity and memory while engaging audiences and extending the lifespan of digital IP beyond traditional confined formats.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaS

Thola3d-imo.comin

FintechMountain View, US

Visit Clafiyaclafiya.comin

Clafiya provides primary healthcare services and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to individuals, families, and businesses in Nigeria, operating a care clinic, virtual consultations, and wellness marketplace. The company focuses on making quality healthcare affordable and accessible across Africa.

FintechHealthtechInsurTechWellness & FitnessLagos, NG

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 โ€“ $150K.
What sectors does Hustle Fund focus on?
Hustle Fund focuses on 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.

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