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Hyper

United States · Invests in US; Global; Asia

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🔒 $•• – $••
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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Distribution is the scarcest, most valuable asset for early-stage founders. We provide access to Product Hunt's millions of early adopters and a network of unicorn operators to help founders acquire customers, users, and talent.

Likely not a fit for

No focus on late-stage companies or firms seeking maximum valuation negotiation over support

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

JB

Josh Buckley

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Dustin Curtis

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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MC

Malika Cantor

PartnerPartner & General Manager

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AB

Ashton Brown

Head of Program

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Portfolio

Product HuntEcommerce Marketplaces

Product Hunt is a platform for discovering new products, with a focus on tech and startups. It offers a launch guide and an API for developers. Product Hunt is free to use.

PreferabliFood Beverage

Preferabli is a personalization platform that understands human taste preferences at a deep level. It provides tailored product recommendations for wine, beer, spirits, and food, leveraging a comprehensive database and advanced AI technology.

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Research briefRead more
Hyper Research Document Investment Thesis Hyper is a $•• early-stage venture fund launched in July 2021 by Product Hunt CEO Josh Buckley and designer/founder Dustin Curtis. The fund operates as a unique hybrid model combining venture capital with founder support and distribution access through Product Hunt. Hyper's core thesis centers on distribution as the primary value add for early-stage compa…

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