The Footprint Firm
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Climate Tech
- FoodTech
- Healthcare
About
The Footprint Firm is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies building the future of food and agriculture. Their mission is to partner with visionary entrepreneurs to create a more sustainable and resilient food system. They position themselves as expert partners providing capital and strategic support to drive innovation in the sector.
The Footprint Firm is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies building the future of food and agriculture. Their mission is to partner with visionary entrepreneurs to create a more sustainable and resilient food system. They position themselves as expert partners providing capital and strategic support to drive innovation in the sector.
Investment Thesis
The Footprint Firm is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in companies transforming the food and agriculture industry. They focus on businesses with strong intellectual property, a clear path to market, and passionate teams dedicated to making a significant impact. The firm provides not just capital but also deep industry expertise and a network to help founders build category-defining companies that improve the health of people and the planet.
Manager's Experience
The founding partners and team have extensive backgrounds from EQT Ventures, a prominent European venture capital firm. Key experience includes a founding partner, Lars Jörnow, who was part of the management team that scaled King (Candy Crush) to a $2B+ revenue public company. Other partners bring direct entrepreneurial experience as startup founders and CEOs, combining operational knowledge with top-tier investment expertise.
Team
Eric O'Brien - Co-Founder & Managing Director
Daniel Altschuler - Co-Founder & Managing Director
Chris Boody - Partner
Caroline Kee - Principal
Nili Moghaddam - Principal
Jessica Belzer - Head of Platform
Kaitlin Mogentale - Associate
Portfolio
Agrology
Arable
Atlast
BlueNalu
Brightseed
Bushel
Geltor
Hazel Technologies
Iron Ox
Mosa Meat
MycoTechnology
New Culture
Oishii
Plenty
Sound Agriculture
Upside Foods