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Footwork

Seed and Series A venture capital firm · San Francisco

Footwork is a Seed and Series A venture capital firm based in San Francisco that typically writes $1M–$15M checks in AI/ML, Fintech and Consumer Marketplaces. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Footwork as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Footwork include Mike Smith (Series A Lead, Board Member) and Nikhil Basu Trivedi (Co-Founder & General Partner).

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Typical check
$1M–$15M
Stages
Seed, Series A
Headquarters
San Francisco

Overview

Footwork at a glance

Stage
Seed, Series A
Check size
$1M–$15M
Sectors
AI/ML, Fintech, Consumer Marketplaces, Enterprise Software, Consumer Products
Headquarters
San Francisco
Cold inbound
Warm intro preferred
Website
footwork.vc

Investment thesis

Lead and co-lead Series A and Seed rounds in companies with early signs of product-market fit, focusing on consumer technology and consumerization of enterprise technology.

Stated on footwork.vcWEBSITE

What sets Footwork apart

  • Operating-heavy partnership (ex-COO Stitch Fix/Walmart.com + ex-MD Shasta Ventures)
  • Public board representation (ULTA, MillerKnoll) provides portfolio exit pathways
  • Founder newsletter and content presence (NBT Substack) signals thought leadership positioning
  • SF Dogpatch office location suggests walkable founder relationship model

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Partners

2 partners at Footwork

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FAQ

Questions about Footwork

What does Footwork invest in?

Footwork is a Seed, Series A stage AI/ML, Fintech, Consumer marketplaces, Enterprise software, Consumer products investor, typically writing $1M – $15M checks, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: Lead and co-lead Series A and Seed rounds in companies with early signs of product-market fit, focusing on consumer technology and consumerization of enterprise technology.

What check size does Footwork write?

Footwork typically writes $1M – $15M checks at the Seed, Series A stage in AI/ML, Fintech, Consumer marketplaces, Enterprise software, Consumer products.

What makes Footwork different from other funds?

Footwork stands out on 4 points: Operating-heavy partnership (ex-COO Stitch Fix/Walmart.com + ex-MD Shasta Ventures); Public board representation (ULTA, MillerKnoll) provides portfolio exit pathways; Founder newsletter and content presence (NBT Substack) signals thought leadership positioning; SF Dogpatch office location suggests walkable founder relationship model.

What other funds are similar to Footwork?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Avid Ventures, Jump Capital, Ardent Venture Partners.

How do I reach Footwork?

Footwork does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.

Sources

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