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Precursor Ventures

Precursor Ventures is an early-stage venture firm focused on classic pre-seed and seed investing. Since our founding in 2015, we have invested in more than 400 companies across software, hardware, consumer and enterprise. Our focus is on entrepreneurs entering into new markets solving the toughest problems.

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Business model
Venture fund (pre-seed/seed)
Founders
Charles Hudson
Markets
United States

Sources: precursorvc.com, vcuncovered.com

1person interviewed
2episodes across 1 show

The team on Day One

Charles Hudson Managing Partner “Themes kill returns, because once the thing's a theme, people don't exercise the same level of judgment. Most themes only yield one or two great companies.” 2 episodes →

Hear from the team

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31 August 2026 · First Cheque Trust Over Likability: How Charles Hudson Built a 450-Company Portfolio Charles Hudson
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11 July 2025 · First Cheque Scaling Solo: How Charles Hudson Built a High-Volume VC Model at Precursor Ventures Charles Hudson

Milestones

  1. 2015 Founded by Charles Hudson vcuncovered.com
  2. 2023 Closed fifth fund at US$140M vcuncovered.com

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