episode 15 - Why Pre-Seed Isn’t Just Small Seed - Charles Hudson’s VC Playbook

Written By Nick Chen

In this episode, Charles Hudson, Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures, shares how his firm backs 80–100 pre-seed startups per fund—and why that strategy defies traditional venture expectations. He dives into portfolio construction, founder support, and how Precursor maintains quality and accessibility across such a high-volume model.

We also discuss the evolving seed landscape, how multi-stage firms are approaching earlier rounds, and why founder-market fit matters more than a polished product. If you’re a founder or investor navigating early-stage venture, this is a must-listen.

🔹 Topics covered:

- Precursor’s high-volume investment model

- Supporting founders without board seats

- The bifurcation of seed-stage VC

- Advice for pre-seed founders

- The future of venture funding

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