HUSSLUP is a standout startup that is aiming to disrupt the traditional networking landscape of the media and entertainment industry with its slogan "Democratizing Hollywood's old clique in one click." Founded in 2021 and headquartered in the United States, the company has received a significant boost through a $2.50M Seed Round investment on 19 December 2022. The investors in this round include Gaingels, Ulu Ventures, Fuel Capital, F7 Ventures, 360 Venture Collective, sharon tal yguado, Josh Yguado.
HUSSLUP's proposition revolves around the use of robust data and an elegant interface to connect creative talent both above and below the line, as well as media and entertainment companies in need of staffing. The platform allows creatives to centralize their professional information and present themselves in the desired manner, while offering AI-driven staffing tools for companies to recruit talent for film and TV projects. The company's mission of democratizing access to the industry has earned it recognition, being named a FAST COMPANY World Changing Ideas 2023: Finalist and Honorable Mention.
By facilitating connections and streamlining the staffing process, HUSSLUP stands as a promising player in reshaping the industry's networking and recruitment dynamics.