Precursor Ventures

Precursor Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco focused on investing in the earliest rounds of startups (pre-seed and seed). The firm prioritizes long-term relationships with founders and invests in people first, with a generalist approach across technology sectors including software, hardware, and consumer. Precursor aims to support founders from the first institutional check through future growth stages, including networking, mentorship, and follow-on investment opportunities.

• Pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital investments to fuel early growth
• Capital check sizes typically ranging up to meaningful pre-seed/seed amounts
• Long-term support with potential follow-on investments
• Access to experienced investors and operator network
• Connections to co-investors, future fund partners, and industry leaders
• Guidance on scaling product, team, and go-to-market strategy
• Support in building relationships in the broader startup ecosystem
• Inclusive investment approach backing founders from diverse backgrounds

Early stage startup founders seeking pre-seed or seed funding, typically headquartered in North America (though teams from other regions may be considered) across software, hardware, and tech-enabled sectors.