DIRECT INVESTMENT
Precursor Ventures
Startup Submission
Independent editorial profile; DNA Future is not affiliated with or endorsed by this institution unless expressly stated. An open submission route to a pre-seed venture fund; investment is selective and terms are company-specific.
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THE INSTITUTION
What is Precursor Ventures?
Precursor Ventures is a pre-seed venture capital firm founded by Charles Hudson.
It is known for backing first-time founders and companies before traditional traction thresholds.
Charles Hudson founded Precursor Ventures in 2015 to invest before most seed funds, especially in first-time founders and companies without conventional early signals.
Precursor is a dedicated pre-seed firm, but its current public site does not state one authoritative AUM figure. Check size and ownership are decided for each investment.
The firm's investments span enterprise software, fintech, consumer, healthcare and marketplaces, with a deliberate focus on founders overlooked by traditional networks.
The official startup-submission page remains open. It is a direct investment funnel rather than an accelerator, grant or promise of a standard check.
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THE PEOPLE
Who leads Precursor Ventures and this program?
Charles Hudson
Founder and Managing Partner
Founded Precursor Ventures and leads its pre-seed investment strategy.
Startup submissions are reviewed by the investment team rather than a separate program director.
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THE PROGRAM
What is Startup Submission?
The submission page lets founders send a company directly to Precursor for investment consideration.
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WHO IT IS FOR
Who should consider it?
- First-time founders
- Pre-seed and seed companies
- Teams seeking direct venture investment rather than a cohort
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SUPPORT
What do you get?
- Selective pre-seed or seed investment
- Founder support and investor network
- No required accelerator program
Do not misread this
Submitting is not an offer of investment; the public route does not promise a standard check size or instrument.
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PUBLIC EVIDENCE
What does the public record show?
The firm's investments span enterprise software, fintech, consumer, healthcare and marketplaces, with a deliberate focus on founders overlooked by traditional networks.
How to read this evidence
Examples show institutional or program history. They do not predict admission, funding, ownership terms or outcomes for a new applicant.
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APPLICATION
How do you apply?
- Submit the company through the official page
- Provide concise company and founder information
- Meet the team if selected
- Negotiate company-specific terms
DNA Future research note. This is an independent editorial profile based on official sources. Program terms and availability can change; the institution’s current materials take precedence.
Last reviewed · 13 October 2026