Precursor Ventures

Precursor Ventures is a San Francisco-based pre-seed and seed firm founded in 2015 by Charles Hudson that invests $250. See stage focus and contact routes.

About Precursor Ventures

Precursor Ventures is a San Francisco-based pre-seed and seed firm founded in 2015 by Charles Hudson that invests $250,000–$500,000 in the first institutional round for software and hardware companies, often before product-market fit. The firm operates as a sector-agnostic generalist with a distinctive thesis of "investing in people over product," specifically prioritizing underrepresented founders such as women and people of color. Notable portfolio companies include The Athletic, Betty Labs, Intellimize, Superhuman, and Juniper Square, with a growing focus on AI-related startups.

Precursor Ventures at a glance

Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Investor type
Venture Capital
Stages
Pre Seed, Seed

Frequently asked about Precursor Ventures

What does Precursor Ventures invest in?
Precursor Ventures (San Francisco, CA, USA) — stage focus: Pre Seed, Seed.
How do I contact Precursor Ventures?
Precursor Ventures's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Precursor Ventures headquartered?
Precursor Ventures is based in San Francisco, CA, USA.

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