Footwork
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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
Portfolio
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.
Cradlewise offers an all-in-one smart bassinet and crib that integrates technology to enhance infant sleep and improve family time.
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.
Portex is a company associated with platforms for sports data and language learning. Its sites include a sports database and a Taiwanese language dictionary.
Heard.io offers a platform for users to search and shop for products and services, providing corporate solutions and a marketplace for various vendors.
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.
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.
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.
Watershed is an enterprise sustainability platform that helps companies measure, report, and achieve their sustainability targets with a focus on decarbonization and climate action.
Honeydew offers dermatological care with a focus on treating acne and other skin conditions through various prescription medications.
Recent activity
- Apr 2026
Monk
Series A · Co-Lead
- Mar 2026
Fuse
Series A · Lead
- Jan 2026
Snout
Series A · Lead
- Sep 2025
Anything
Series A · Lead
- Sep 2025
Waldo
Series A · Lead
- Aug 2025
Confido
Series A · Lead
- Jul 2025
Felt
Series A · Participated
- Jun 2025
Protege
Series A · Lead
Footwork in the news
Forbes
Nikhil Basu Trivedi
3 months ago
Supply Chain Management Review
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3 months ago
Dhaka Tribune
MetLife, Global Citizen launch ‘Footwork for Futures’ social media challenge
3 months ago
Global Citizen
Global Citizen and MetLife Team Up on ‘Footwork for Futures’ Social Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup
3 months ago
Business Wire
MetLife and Global Citizen Launch “Footwork for Futures” Social Media Challenge to Help Expand Access to Education and Sports
3 months ago
Billionaires.Africa
Mike Smith: From Walmart COO to Footwork VC Founder
5 months ago
Axios
Apple's buy, Frore's $1.6b for data center cooling, and Apollo's Syntegon talks
5 months ago
TechCrunch
Fuse raises $25M to disrupt aging loan origination systems used by US credit unions
5 months ago
CryptoRank
Fuse Secures $25M to Revolutionize Outdated Loan Systems for Credit Unions with Powerful AI
5 months ago
Forbes
Mike Smith
6 months ago
Camden Council
Nine projects to bring new life to Camden neighbourhoods
6 months ago
AlleyWatch
The 12 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of January 2026
7 months ago
AlleyWatch
The 12 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of January 2026
7 months ago
Fortune
Exclusive: Snout, pet wellness plan startup, raises $110 million in debt and equity
7 months ago
Fortune
Exclusive: Snout, pet wellness plan startup, raises $110 million in debt and equity
7 months ago
GlobeNewswire
AI startup Onton raises $7.5M to reinvent the way the world discovers and decides what to buy
9 months ago
Tech Funding News
Startup in spotlight: Anything grabs $11M to put no-code AI app development in everyone’s hands
11 months ago
Shoppe Black
Footwork Leads $15M Investment in Confido’s CPG AI Platform
Aug 2025
PitchBook
Footwork Ventures raises $225M for its second fund
Feb 2025
UC Berkeley Haas News
Dean’s Speaker Series: Footwork Co-Founder Mike Smith, MBA 98 on ‘embracing the zig-zags’
Nov 2022
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