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 Music Streaming

Highnote

Venture Round in 2024
Highnote is an innovative audio creators platform tailored for musicians, podcasters, and voiceover artists. It provides tools for capturing notes, annotating audio files, and collecting feedback seamlessly. Users can ask questions, create polls, and compare multiple versions of their work, all within a single interface. The platform allows listeners to respond and provide feedback directly on audio tracks without the need for account creation or app downloads. By facilitating high-quality audio streaming and efficient workflow management, Highnote aims to enhance collaboration and streamline the creative process for audio creators globally. As the industry for creator tools and services approaches a significant market size, Highnote positions itself as a pivotal resource for empowering music makers and audio professionals.

Highnote

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Highnote is an innovative audio creators platform tailored for musicians, podcasters, and voiceover artists. It provides tools for capturing notes, annotating audio files, and collecting feedback seamlessly. Users can ask questions, create polls, and compare multiple versions of their work, all within a single interface. The platform allows listeners to respond and provide feedback directly on audio tracks without the need for account creation or app downloads. By facilitating high-quality audio streaming and efficient workflow management, Highnote aims to enhance collaboration and streamline the creative process for audio creators globally. As the industry for creator tools and services approaches a significant market size, Highnote positions itself as a pivotal resource for empowering music makers and audio professionals.

Scout FM

Seed Round in 2018
Scout FM is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in creating personalized podcast radio stations. Founded in 2017 by Cara Meverden, Saul Carlin, and Dan McCartney, the company leverages data and artificial intelligence to curate high-quality audio content, including podcasts and talk radio shows. Scout FM aims to transform the audio listening experience by combining the accessibility of traditional radio with advanced editorial curation, allowing users to customize their stations based on personal preferences. This innovative approach enhances how listeners discover and engage with audio content, making it more tailored and enjoyable.
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