Precursor Ventures

Precursor Ventures, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on pre-seed and seed funding for B2B and B2C software applications and hardware companies. The firm primarily invests in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Toronto, with a secondary focus on other North American geographies. Precursor Ventures typically invests between $0.1 million and $0.25 million per company, aiming to make around 18 to 20 investments. The firm's investment strategy prioritizes people over product at the earliest stage of a startup's journey, and it has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote diversity and inclusion in its portfolio.

Marina Girgis

Principal and Checkwriter

Charles Hudson

Founder and Managing Partner

Ashtan Jordan

Principal

Ayanna Kerrison

Senior Associate

Past deals in Dating

Hiki

Funding Round in 2022
Hiki, Inc. operates a mobile application designed specifically for the autistic community, facilitating friendship and dating. Launched in 2016 and based in Asheville, North Carolina, Hiki collaborates closely with autistic adults to ensure that the app is sensory-aware and meets the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. The platform allows users to create profiles and communicate through private messages, helping them connect with others in their geographical area. By focusing on inclusivity and representation, Hiki aims to provide a supportive social ecosystem for neurodivergent adults to form meaningful relationships and build community.

Moonlight

Funding Round in 2022
Moonlight is an online platform that serves as a social space for tarot enthusiasts and professionals. It offers tools for tarot readings, education, and community engagement, allowing users to explore various facets of themselves through transformative rituals and visual storytelling. The platform facilitates connections among tarot hobbyists and practitioners, promoting an environment where participants can learn about tarot, share experiences, and receive professional readings. Through its focus on these therapeutic rituals, Moonlight aims to provide life-changing perspectives for its users.

Heart to Heart

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Heart to Heart is an audio-first dating app aiming to bring back some intimacy to the process of finding the right person for next foray.

Marriage Pact

Funding Round in 2021
Marriage Pact is an online platform that provides questionnaire-based dating and matchmaking services specifically for college students. By utilizing a tailored questionnaire, the platform employs a proprietary algorithm to assess users' deeply held values, facilitating compatibility assessments. This approach helps users find and connect with potential partners on their college campuses, effectively supporting the development of meaningful relationships. In addition to traditional dating, Marriage Pact offers a unique feature that allows users to establish a "marriage pact," providing a playful yet serious commitment option for students navigating their romantic lives.
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