# X October 2026 Investment Philosophy

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In early October 2026 I posted a threaded X thread that laid out Hustle Fund’s investment philosophy, how we evaluate early‑stage startups, and the emerging dynamics of the VC ecosystem.

We review roughly **1,000 companies per month** at Hustle Fund.

Today there are **“thousands upon thousands”** of VC managers.

New managers frequently launch **SPVs** when they start funds, a signal of market saturation.

Competitive markets raise **customer acquisition costs (CAC)**, leading to what I call **“CAC wars**”.

Large cash‑rich firms can absorb CAC wars; small first‑check firms cannot, so we aim to “surf” early, niche trends.

The ideal investment window is when a trend is **still small but has potential to curl into something big** within a few years.

Risks are being **too early** (the wave never grows) or **too late** (the space is crowded).

I am authoring a book titled **“The $1000 Angel**” (https://t.co/Ko7qwy0KRU).

My decisions flow from these observations: I focus on **niche, early trends** to avoid CAC wars, I avoid large‑scale CAC battles, and I aim to invest **early but not too early** to capture upside while limiting downside.

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