Precursor Ventures

Hiki, Inc. operates a mobile application designed specifically for the autistic community, facilitating friendship and dating among neurodivergent adults. Launched in 2016 and based in Asheville, North Carolina, Hiki was developed in collaboration with autistic adults to ensure its features are sensory aware and effectively address their unique needs. The application allows users to create profiles, engage in private messaging, and connect with others in their geographical area, fostering a supportive social ecosystem. As the first platform of its kind, Hiki aims to empower autistic individuals to find friendship, love, and community in a safe and inclusive environment.

Bloom is a dating community that creates a secure online environment for sex-positive, gay, and edge-of-culture individuals. Based in Oakland, California, and initially known as Together, this YCombinator-backed startup focuses on facilitating social connections through organized group dates in parks. Members specify their preferences for potential partners, and Bloom arranges meetups involving 6 to 8 participants, fostering a welcoming atmosphere. The platform emphasizes a strong culture of consent and relies on referrals, ensuring that users can safely and comfortably engage with new friends and partners.

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 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 is an online platform that provides questionnaire-based dating and matchmaking services specifically designed for college students. The company leverages science and technology to facilitate meaningful relationships by employing an algorithm that interprets users' deep-seated values through tailored questionnaires. This approach enables the platform to match individuals with the most compatible partners on their college campuses, effectively assisting them in forming potential marriage pacts. By focusing on genuine connections, Marriage Pact aims to enhance the dating experience for students seeking lasting relationships.