Charles Hudson
Solo GPManaging Partner and Founder, Precursor Ventures
Pre-seed solo GP backing first-time founders
Background
Charles Hudson founded Precursor Ventures in 2015, building it into a $175M AUM firm across five funds, with Fund V closing at $66M in April 2025. He operates as a solo GP using an intentionally high-volume strategy of 75–100 investments per fund, writing $250K–$500K checks at the pre-seed stage. Before Precursor, Hudson was a Partner at SoftTech VC (now Uncork Capital) and held roles at Google and Andersen Consulting. He is also a Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Portfolio exits include Limitless AI, acquired by Meta in December 2025. Hudson has been named to the Forbes BLK Masters 2026 list.
Investment Thesis
First institutional check into pre-seed companies; founder quality over idea quality, with deliberately small fund sizes to enable fast decisions.
Investment Focus
Stages
Typical check: $250K–$500K
Sectors
Based in: United States (North America)
Notable Investments
Superhuman
AI-powered email client
Modern Health
Mental health benefits platform
The Athletic
Sports media; acquired by New York Times
Incredible Health
Healthcare hiring marketplace
Limitless AI
AI device startup; acquired by Meta Dec 2025
Carrot Fertility
Global fertility benefits platform
Juniper Square
Investment management software for real estate
Shippo
Multi-carrier shipping API platform