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Footwork

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Thesis

We lead and co-lead Series A and Seed rounds in companies with early signs of product-market fit. We focus on consumer technology and the consumerization of enterprise technology. We're inspired by founders, and wake up every day excited to get to work with teams building the next generation of category-defining companies.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in late-stage (Series B+), infrastructure-only plays, or companies without clear path to category leadership

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

3 contacts on file

KP

Kathy P

PartnerPartner

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k•••@fo•••.vc

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MS

Mike Smith

General PartnerCo-Founder and General Partner

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NB

Nikhil Basu Trivedi

General PartnerCo-Founder and General Partner

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n•••@fo•••.vc

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Portfolio

Table22Ecommerce Marketplaces

Table22 is a platform that enables restaurants and shops to create membership concepts, manage subscriptions, and enhance customer relationships while increasing revenue without operational burdens.

CradlewiseConsumer Apps Social

Cradlewise offers an all-in-one smart bassinet and crib that integrates technology to enhance infant sleep and improve family time.

TrendsiEcommerce Marketplaces

Trendsi is a platform that enables users to start and manage their online boutique with ease, offering features like order fulfillment and no minimum orders.

PortexMedia Entertainment

Portex is a company associated with platforms for sports data and language learning. Its sites include a sports database and a Taiwanese language dictionary.

HeardEcommerce Marketplaces

Heard.io offers a platform for users to search and shop for products and services, providing corporate solutions and a marketplace for various vendors.

FeltHealthcare Digital

Felt provides a comprehensive care stack that integrates seamlessly into existing applications, enabling brands to offer tailored healthcare services without redirecting users. It includes features like care orchestration, API integrations, and custom pharmacy solutions, all while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

PowerSemiconductors Hardware

Power Integrations specializes in high-performance power conversion technologies, including AC-DC conversion, LED drivers, gate drivers, and motor drivers, with a focus on next-generation applications such as AI data centers.

ReflexAIEnterprise Software

ReflexAI provides contact center simulations and quality assurance solutions, focusing on high-stakes scenarios and ensuring full visibility into conversations for improved training and compliance.

WindBorne
WatershedEnterprise Software

Watershed is an enterprise sustainability platform that helps companies measure, report, and achieve their sustainability targets with a focus on decarbonization and climate action.

Tracksuit
HoneydewHealthcare Digital

Honeydew offers dermatological care with a focus on treating acne and other skin conditions through various prescription medications.

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Footwork VC Research Investment Thesis Footwork is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on consumer technology and the consumerization of enterprise technology. Founded by Mike Smith (former President and COO of Stitch Fix) and an equal partnership combining world-class investing and operating experience, Footwork believes in backing founders building the next generation of category-definin

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