Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusConsumer
Latest fund$225M (2025)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Footwork
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Mike SmithCo-FounderHe previously held executive roles at Stitch Fix and Walmart.com.
Nikhil Basu TrivediCo-FounderHe previously held roles at Shasta Ventures, Insight Partners, and Artsy.
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Writes $1M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target> 12%
How to reach them[email protected]
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In their words
FootworkFootwork is an early-stage focused venture capital firm founded by Mike Smith and Nikhil Basu Trivedi.www.footwork.vc
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What stage does Footwork invest in?
Footwork reports entry at seed, series a.
How much does Footwork invest?
Footwork reports checks of $1M to $30M.
Does Footwork lead rounds?
Yes. Footwork says it can lead.
Who are the partners at Footwork?
Mike Smith (Co-Founder), Nikhil Basu Trivedi (Co-Founder).
Is Footwork active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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