Hustle Fund Batter Up and Founder Friends SF: price, who can join and alternatives
Hustle Fund runs free founder events in San Francisco, including Batter Up live pitch nights and Founder Friends socials. At Batter Up, up to six founders pitch investors from its Angel Squad and get live feedback. Founders can also attend without pitching.
Hustle Fund Batter Up and Founder Friends SF at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders and investors | luma.com |
| Where | In person in San Francisco, with no virtual option | luma.com |
| Recent activity | Batter Up San Francisco set for 2 December, with registration open on 28 Oct 2026 | luma.com |
| Price | Free to attend | luma.com |
| Format | Up to six founders pitch for 2.5 minutes each | luma.com |
| Deadline | Pitch applications close a few weeks before the event | luma.com |
| Founder Friends | Founder socials in San Francisco with a fireside chat | luma.com |
| Watch only | Founders can register without submitting a deck | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Founders preparing to raise who want live investor feedback
- First-time founders who want to watch pitches first
- Founders who like free, low-commitment evenings
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting an ongoing membership community
- Anyone who cannot attend in person
- Late-stage founders past angel rounds
Alternatives to Hustle Fund Batter Up and Founder Friends SF
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub | Not published | Apply to join |
| Bay Area Founders Club | Not published | Subscribe to the newsletter; register for each event |
| Bootstrappers Breakfast | $10.00 per event on Meetup (currency not named) | Open; book each event; no pitching |
| ClimateLink San Francisco | Not published | Join the Meetup group and RSVP |
| Founders Bay | Free ($0); Member $49/month or $399/year (currency not named) | Free account; paid members get entry to every event |
| Founders Running Club SF | Not published | RSVP on Meetup or Luma; any pace welcome |
| Founders, Inc. | No paid membership; backing of $150k for selected founders (currency not named) | Apply for backing, or come to a weekly Open Campus event |
| Frontier Tower | $190 a month or $1,800 a year (currency not named) | Apply online for citizenship |
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Questions about Hustle Fund Batter Up and Founder Friends SF
- Is Batter Up free?
- Yes. The listing says it is free to attend.
- How many founders pitch?
- Up to six, with 2.5 minutes each in front of Angel Squad investors.
- Can I attend without pitching?
- Yes. Founders can register without submitting a deck.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Batter Up: free
- Entry rule
- Register on Luma; submit a deck to be picked to pitch
- Format
- Live pitch nights and founder socials, San Francisco
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Hustle Fund Batter Up and Founder Friends SF isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.