About
Angel Squad is a vetted community of angel investors operated by Hustle Fund, a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by co-founders from Asia and Singapore. The program was designed to democratize early-stage investing by bringing emerging angels close to professional deal flow and investment decision-making. Members gain access to Hustle Fund's deal sourcing pipeline, which reviews over 1,000 deals monthly and curates 2-3 top opportunities for Angel Squad participation. The minimum investment ticket is $1,000, making early-stage investing accessible to a broader investor base. Angel Squad provides investor education alongside deal access, with the stated goal of teaching members how to assess early-stage founders and participate in investments alongside Hustle Fund's professional team, which includes Shiyan K., Elizabeth Yin, Eric Bahn, Will Bricker, and Haley Bryant. The community emphasizes culture fit, explicitly stating that membership is merit-based with the policy of "no a-holes allowed." As of mid-2023, Angel Squad had onboarded approximately 1,000 members as part of Hustle Fund's broader goal to reach 10,000 angel investors. Over Hustle Fund's operational history, more than 1,170 investors have co-invested in portfolio companies. The organization operates virtually, hosting live pitch events where members can hear directly from portfolio company founders. Angel Squad targets emerging founders and investors seeking capital, market access, and mentorship from an experienced venture team, while providing individual angels with curated deal flow, investment education, and co-investment opportunities in early-stage startups.