Hustle Fund partner Eric Bahn says his firm is the most fun in venture capital and owns a hippocorn onesie
Hustle Fund co-founder and general partner Eric Bahn said in a post on X on October 28, 2026, that he sees many VCs on the platform bragging about their own strengths, and said that no one — he emphasized no one — in venture capital is more fun than @HustleFundVC.
Bahn added that no other VC owns a hippocorn onesie, and that he wears his a few times each year.
Hustle Fund is a venture capital firm focused on very early-stage software startups, from pre-seed to seed, co-founded by Bahn and Elizabeth Yin. It emphasizes hustle (high execution speed and productivity) as an investment criterion; the firm uses the hippocorn as its mascot and has launched related merchandise such as plush toys.
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Title: I see a lot of VCs bragging on this app about how awesome they are... Publisher: Eric Bahn (@ericbahn) Publication date: 2026-10-28 URL: https://x.com/ericbahn/status/2115558666481127559 Source type: the party's own post Verification status: This reading used the original post text and attached images, verification date 2026-10-28 Supporting content: Bahn's direct statement that Hustle Fund is the most fun in venture capital and owns a hippocorn onesie
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Bahn's post uses a lighthearted tone to contrast other VCs' self-promotion and highlight his firm's cultural identity. Since its founding in 2017, Hustle Fund has positioned itself as an extremely early-stage investor, with initial check sizes typically ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 and a short decision cycle, with funding sent within a week after one or two meetings, and it operates the Angel Squad angel community.
The hippocorn mascot, named Dunky, is part of the firm's brand, and related plush toys have been sold in its online store. Bahn has also previously mentioned in public appearances wearing related attire at the annual Camp Hustle conference. Such personalized expression stands apart from the way traditional VCs emphasize performance, exits, or fund size in promotion.
The post itself does not involve any specific investment transaction, fundraise, or market data, and mainly reflects the founder's public description of the firm's culture and his personal taste.
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Early-stage venture firms publicly emphasize cultural differentiation through mascots and personalized clothing, setting themselves apart from traditional performance-driven promotion.