Precursor Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Charles Hudson. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on long-term relationships with founders. Precursor Ventures emphasizes investing in people over products, supporting entrepreneurs from the earliest stages of their journeys.
Precursor Ventures targets early-stage investments in software, hardware, consumer, and enterprise sectors. The firm is particularly interested in entrepreneurs entering new markets and solving challenging problems. They prioritize backing founders at the inception of their companies, often before significant traction or metrics are established.
In April 2025, Precursor Ventures announced the close of its fifth fund, Precursor Ventures Fund V, with $66M. This fund continues the firm's commitment to supporting bold founders at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial journeys.
Leadership
The firm is led by Managing Partner Charles Hudson, with Principals Ashtan Jordan, Mia Farnham, and Marina Girgis, and Danielle Lincoln serving as Investor Relations Lead.
Investment Strategy
Precursor Ventures believes that all entrepreneurs, regardless of background, benefit from having an institutional investor to help them scale and grow their company from the very beginning. They aim to be the first institutional investor, without requirements for traction or metrics, focusing on building long-term relationships with founders.
Notable Investments
The firm's portfolio includes companies such as The Athletic (acquired), Juniper Square, Superhuman, Kit (acquired), and Incredible Health.
Notable Exits
Precursor Ventures has achieved several successful exits, including The Athletic and Kit.
