Footwork

Footwork is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily focusing on the consumer technology and enterprise technology sectors. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Footwork leads and co-leads Series A and Seed funding rounds for companies that demonstrate early signs of product-market fit. The firm is driven by a passion for collaborating with innovative founders and teams dedicated to creating the next generation of impactful companies. With a partnership that emphasizes both investing and operational expertise, Footwork is committed to fostering the growth of category-defining businesses.

Mike Smith

General Partner

6 past transactions

Felt

Series A in 2022

Developer of collaborative mapping tool designed to provide a way to make maps on the internet. The company's tool allows users to create and share maps with advanced graphics and detailed analysis, enabling users to create maps for use cases that range from hobbies to communicating the next steps to a wildfire response unit with ease.

Heard Technologies

Series A in 2022

Heard Technologies is an online back office platform tailored for mental health professionals in private practice. The company offers a finance management solution that integrates software with personalized human support, assisting practitioners in managing their bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll. By streamlining these administrative tasks, Heard Technologies allows mental health professionals to concentrate more on their clients and provide quality care, enhancing the overall efficiency of their practices.

Cradlewise

Seed Round in 2021

Cradlewise specializes in developing intelligent infant care devices, particularly a smart crib that adapts to a baby's sleep patterns. This innovative crib can detect the early signs of waking and gently bounces the baby back to sleep, mimicking a parent's soothing touch. In addition to its auto-swinging functionality, the device includes integrated contactless monitoring features that track the baby's posture, activity, and breathing rate. By providing real-time insights, Cradlewise enables parents to better care for their children and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The company aims to enhance the overall well-being of both infants and their caregivers.

Via

Series A in 2021

SaaS customer engagement platform that helps businesses with customer discovery and customer acquisition

Via

Series A in 2021

SaaS customer engagement platform that helps businesses with customer discovery and customer acquisition

Table22

Seed Round in 2021

Operator of a digital hospitality platform intended to help restaurants, chefs, and brands to reach their customers. The company's platform helps food lovers to support and experience their favorite restaurants and also avails new offers for them like collaboration dinners, new menu items, and access to special cellar wines, enabling customers to enjoy local food and owners to build stable recurring revenues for their businesses.

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