🇮🇳 India has 6,53,000+ DPIIT-registered startups — and most investors haven't heard of 99% of them

📊 Only 2% of Indian startups ever receive formal funding — The Hook Hustlers is here to change that ratio

🏙️ 48% of India's startups are from Tier 2 & 3 cities — yet most VC offices are in Bandra and Koramangala

🏛️ Government Fund of Funds — ₹10,000 Crore allocated for Indian startups. Is yours getting its share?

🤖 Our AI doesn't sleep, doesn't have a bad day, and never loses your pitch deck — AI-powered matching, 24/7

🦁 India produced 125 unicorns — the next one could be from Lucknow, Bhopal or Patna. We're building for that future.

📈 Indian startup funding is projected to recover to $11.5–13.8 Billion in 2026 — the opportunity is now

⚡ Every verified startup gets a Funding Readiness Score — know exactly where you stand before you pitch

🇮🇳 India has 6,53,000+ DPIIT-registered startups — and most investors haven't heard of 99% of them

📊 Only 2% of Indian startups ever receive formal funding — The Hook Hustlers is here to change that ratio

🏙️ 48% of India's startups are from Tier 2 & 3 cities — yet most VC offices are in Bandra and Koramangala

🏛️ Government Fund of Funds — ₹10,000 Crore allocated for Indian startups. Is yours getting its share?

🤖 Our AI doesn't sleep, doesn't have a bad day, and never loses your pitch deck — AI-powered matching, 24/7

🦁 India produced 125 unicorns — the next one could be from Lucknow, Bhopal or Patna. We're building for that future.

📈 Indian startup funding is projected to recover to $11.5–13.8 Billion in 2026 — the opportunity is now

⚡ Every verified startup gets a Funding Readiness Score — know exactly where you stand before you pitch

Legal Document

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026 · The Hook Hustlers · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

1. Introduction

The Hook Hustlers ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of all users of our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in compliance with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Identity data: Name, age, designation, company name
Contact data: Email address, phone number, WhatsApp number
Business data: DPIIT registration number, AUM details, LinkedIn profile
Financial data: Funding stage, investment size, deal information
Usage data: How you use our platform, pages visited, features used
Communications: Messages sent through our platform's messaging system

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used for:

Verifying your identity and eligibility to use the Platform
Matching startups with suitable investors using our AI algorithm
Facilitating communication between startups and investors
Processing subscription payments and commission fees
Sending relevant platform notifications and weekly deal digests
Improving our matching algorithm and platform features
Complying with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We share your data with:

Other platform users only as necessary for matchmaking (e.g., your startup profile is visible to verified investors)
Payment processors for subscription and commission fee collection
Legal authorities if required by applicable law

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure data storage and access controls to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain records.

7. Your Rights Under DPDP Act 2023

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

Access your personal data held by us
Correct inaccurate personal data
Erase your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
Withdraw consent for processing your data
Nominate another individual to exercise rights on your behalf

8. Cookies

Our platform uses cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences and analyse platform usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.

9. Contact for Privacy Matters

For any privacy-related queries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: _thehookhustlers@gmail.com or +91 89249 52608. We will respond within 72 hours.