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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.
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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.
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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

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