Hustle Fund reviewed 2,718 pitches in October and funded just 8
dunkhippo33 · x · 2026-11-05
Hustle Fund shared its October 2026 deal stats: 2,718 teams pitched the fund in a single month, and only 8 teams were funded. Partner Eric Bahn thanked founders, noting most companies get a 'no' but every team earns respect, and broke down what they passed on, why, and what the companies look like.
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