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“Why would you want a VC or angel investor who doesn't know your industry?” Do these investors add any strategic value to the startup? We loved this question… Here’s what we think.

Gentem is a software platform that helps doctors get reimbursed faster and with less administrative burden. This is the story of why Hustle Fund invested in Gentem before they had any revenue or customers.

Should a company be sending out two different versions of its investor newsletter?

How can you develop a close personal rapport with investors?

Are these investors/angels just blowing smoke by telling me they like us or is this really part of the process?

Founders who are great at building relationships can better acquire customers, hire team members, and fundraise more $. So here’s how to make a great first impression with anyone you meet.

Startups pivot all the time. But as an investor, how can we help them decide when it's the right time to pivot, how to decide what to pivot to, and how to navigate fundraising (or not) after a pivot takes place? We deep dive into a company that had a successful pivot: Doola, and share what the investor did to help this company be successful.

How does a founder know when to pivot? Startups go through many experiments before finding their true calling. Let’s explore when to stay on the same path or if you should change course.

The Pitch started out as a podcast where founders pitched investors, Shark Tank-style. But after 2 acquisitions and another ownership transfer back to the original creators, The Pitch is so much more than that. The Pitch Fund was born in November 2022 as a way for listeners and LPs to invest into some of the founders who appeared on the show. And the way Josh and Lisa Muccio - creators of The Pitch - are fundraising... that's the story we're gonna cover today. This is the story of how The Pitch Fund is raising in public.

Should I have an advisory board?

Is there such a thing as having too many co-founders?

How do I explain my "problem" statement when my business is really complex?

Gaurav Agarwal, Chief Growth Officer at ClickUp (valued at $4b), spoke at our recent event Getting to $3m in ARR. That’s where he shared his framework on how startups should approach their marketing. We’ll walk you through the model. And we’ll share what Gaurav would do if ClickUp was starting up today.

How should you evaluate traction when the company you're looking at doesn't have any revenue or customers yet? Early stage startups still have traction, it's just not what you'd look at for a later-stage startup.

6 out of 10 startups go under not because they have a weak product, poor marketing, or no funding. It’s because the co-founders couldn’t get along.

Family offices are notoriously hard to get in touch with. Here are tips on how to reach them, how to get them to love you, and how to keep the relationship strong.

You’ll be with your co-founder for 7-10 years before your company exits. That’s a looong time. How do you actually know who’d be a good person to start a company with?

Venture Capitalists can use Reg D rule 506(c) to publicly solicit funds. There's also no limit to how many investors you can accept on your cap table. Here's how it works.

Should I give my startup advisors equity or profit share? Or something else?

How do you get feedback from VCs on why they passed on your business?

Does investing in stocks or monetizing a hobby while being a co-founder mean that they're not serious enough?

Learn how Nami Baral sold her Fintech startup in just three years by doing something that most founders don’t do.

The SEC states that you cannot accept checks from more than 99 investors when you're fundraising for a venture capital fund. This means you have to navigate small checks and big checks without going over that 99 number. Here's how the Hustle Fund GPs navigated this obstacle.

The Cru is a virtual membership organization for women who have big goals. Why did Hustle Fund invest?

Investing in a new market can be scary. But are the risks as high as you think? Let's break down 3 common reasons investors don't back startups in other countries.

Cold email can help you land new customers or get in front of investors... but you have to do it right. Here are 5 specific tactics that a real founder uses to grow his business.

A look into why we invested into African pharma-tech startup Famasi based on 5 elements of an early-stage investment thesis.

Should I set up intro calls with investors before I start fundraising?

How should I split equity with a part-time co-founder? How will this affect fundraising later on?

How does the location of a founder influence whether or not a VC will fund a startup?

Ever wondered what it’s like to hire a “marketing operation team”? I didn’t think our team needed them. But oh boy, it was definitely the right choice.

What angel investors need to know about venture fund capital calls.

Why is a VC firm recommending founders to not raise money? Because we want you to know all your options.

Offering prospective LPs the right to co-invest may make your fund more attractive.

Which market should you display in your pitch deck?

When is it better to shut down and start new rather than pivot?

What does cyber insurance do exactly? And does my startup actually need it?

Happy couples fight too, including happy co-founders. What’s more important beyond the conflict itself is how you show up to resolve the situation.

Recycling management fees is one way to make your fund more attractive to prospective LPs.