Precursor Ventures

Charter's mission is to transform every workplace and catalyze a new era of dynamic organizations where all workers thrive.

Goodr is a sustainable food surplus management platform that leverages technology to reduce food waste and combat hunger. They provide an end-to-end solution for businesses seeking to earn money from their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Their platform provides the logistics, analytics, and security for businesses to earn deductions under the PATH act in compliance with the Internal Revenue Services. Goodr’s blockchain-enabled platform also provides an IRS audit-friendly donation record, real-time food waste analytics, and community impact reports. Their model aims to provide a triple-win situation: improve the business’ bottom line through tax deductions, reduce greenhouse emissions from landfills, and use edible food waste to reduce hunger.

Epoch is a software application that automates virtual and in-person internal events to enable employee experiences. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Epoch is a software application that automates virtual and in-person internal events to enable employee experiences. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

We are in a moment in history where entrepreneurs have disproportionate influence on everything from the social problems they work on to what they consume, practice, believe, and desire. As Jack Dorsey, founder of Twitter and Square, recently declared on the cover of Forbes, "the most efficient means to spread an idea today is corporate structure." Moreover, according to the Kauffman Foundation, 54% of millennials have started an organization or have the desire to start one. Given all of this, we believe the future of our world depends largely on the ventures the next generation creates. To create an institution for this context, we've created Praxis as a venture group, structured as a non-profit, that focuses on equipping and resourcing a growing portfolio of faith-motivated entrepreneurs who have committed their lives to cultural and social impact, renewing the spirit of their age one organization at a time. Praxis was conceived in 2010 by Dave Blanchard, then a Principal Designer at IDEO and Josh Kwan, the Director of International Giving for the David Weekley Family Foundation, and developed in collaboration with Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. Each year, Praxis welcomes 12 businesses and 12 nonprofits into their two Accelerator programs, where they provide the top-decision makers in these organizations with the knowledge, network, and personal discipleship necessary to build sustainable, high-impact organizations. In summer of 2014, they'll also launch Praxis Academy, a summer program focused on training Christ-following undergraduates at the intersection of faith, startups, and culture. Academy graduates will have a chance to apply for their Future Founders program, where they'll have an unique opportunity to do a summer apprenticeship with their Accelerator alumni.

Kindest is the first ever, fully-automated fundraising platform for non-profits. Kindest is an internet company that is enabling non-profit organizations to fundraise for FREE. The tip-based model eliminates all friction for onboarding. "Kindest is one of the fastest-growing startups in my entire portfolio." -Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures

Kindest is the first ever, fully-automated fundraising platform for non-profits. Kindest is an internet company that is enabling non-profit organizations to fundraise for FREE. The tip-based model eliminates all friction for onboarding. "Kindest is one of the fastest-growing startups in my entire portfolio." -Charles Hudson, Precursor Ventures

Littlefund is a smart gifting and savings app for parents to build their child's financial journey with ease.

Goodr is a sustainable food surplus management platform that leverages technology to reduce food waste and combat hunger. They provide an end-to-end solution for businesses seeking to earn money from their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Their platform provides the logistics, analytics, and security for businesses to earn deductions under the PATH act in compliance with the Internal Revenue Services. Goodr’s blockchain-enabled platform also provides an IRS audit-friendly donation record, real-time food waste analytics, and community impact reports. Their model aims to provide a triple-win situation: improve the business’ bottom line through tax deductions, reduce greenhouse emissions from landfills, and use edible food waste to reduce hunger.

Taxjoy is on a mission to help financial services professionals make better decisions when serving clients. Taxjoy’s first product is a CRM for tax professionals. They focus on a unique user experience and data engineering to enable tax practitioners better communicate with their clients and leverage their skill set based on automated insights from data.

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, HandUp aims to partner with non-profit human services organizations to raise money online. These organizations can fundraise for things like special programs, client needs, and program and operational expenses. With HandUp, users can donate to a specific person via their web profile or SMS, learn about their story and needs, and hear updates on their progress. Fulfillment partners and retailers on the ground ensure members use donations on basics like food, clothing, and housing. The company was founded in June 2013.