Hustle Fund
Pre-seed venture firm founded in 2017 by Elizabeth Yin, Eric Bahn, and Shiyan Koh. Writes $150K first checks and backs fast, capital-efficient founders globally.
Typical check size
$250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Carlos, CA
AUM
N/A
Rounds they lead
Pre-Seed
Seed
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Portfolio companies we track
Startups in our directory that list Hustle Fund as an investor (2 total).
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FAQs about Hustle Fund
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Hustle Fund focuses on pre-seed — explicitly not seed or post-seed in its own FAQ. The firm can set terms and be the first institutional check into a company.
Hustle Fund states its first check is $150K on its official FAQ. Because of the smaller check size, the firm typically does not provide the bulk of a round's capital.
Hustle Fund is headquartered in San Carlos, California, with activity in Singapore and a global portfolio. The firm invests year-round across geographies.
Hustle Fund describes itself as a software generalist with no strict vertical preference. Portfolio skews toward B2B SaaS, fintech, and capital-efficient consumer models.
Hustle Fund is comfortable leading pre-seed rounds and setting terms, despite its smaller check size. Decisions can happen within 24–48 hours of a partner call per the firm's public materials.
Directory companies with Hustle Fund as an investor include Gamma (gamma.app) and Unlimited Industries — see /startup/gammaapp and /startup/unlimited-industries.
Submit through hustlefund.vc and Hustle Fund's content channels (including Angel Squad). Elizabeth Yin and the GP team are active on social media; direct inbound is welcomed.
Hustle Fund is referenced in our NYC and early-stage investor guides — see /nyc-early-stage-seed-firms-2025. The firm's own FAQ at hustlefund.vc is the best source for current process.