Ayanna Kerrison

Investor at Precursor Ventures

Ayanna Kerrison is currently a Principal at Acumen America, where she focuses on investing in workforce development and financial inclusion companies. She plays a significant role on Acumen America's portfolio team, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting social enterprises that address critical societal challenges.

Before joining Acumen America, Ayanna was an investor at Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. There, she led investments in various sectors, including fintech, climate, B2B SaaS, and marketplaces. Her background also includes experience at major international investment banks, such as Credit Suisse and BMO Capital, where she held roles related to operations and finance.

Ayanna graduated from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Investments.1 2 3

Highlights

Oct 29 · TechCrunch

Precursor Ventures promotes Sydney Thomas, its first hire, to principal - TechCrunch

Experience

Consultant at NATALIA ALLEN, Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse, Associate at BMO Capital Markets, Analyst at Credit Suisse

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance and Investments from City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business, Data Analytics Course from General Assembly, Certificate in Financial Analysis from NYU School of Professional Studies, Online Course in Venture Capital from Kauffman Fellows Academy & Techstars