Hustle Fund Got 1,922 Pitches in a Month, Passed on 1,901
dunkhippo33 · x · 2026-10-08
Hustle Fund shared its September 2026 deal stats: the early-stage fund received 1,922 pitches in a single month and passed on 1,901, with only 21 still in progress.
The thread promises a breakdown of pass reasons, valuation ranges, and what founders are building — a rare full-funnel look at how competitive early-stage fundraising has become.
Related event: Hustle Fund Rejected 1,901 of 1,922 Pitches in a Month(4 posts)→
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