Last updated:
April 25, 2025
2017
Founded
65
Investments
Offices
Venture Fund
Investor Type
Foothill Ventures is a technology-focused venture fund based in Los Altos, California, specializing in pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments across software, life sciences, and deep tech sectors. The firm is committed to supporting technical founders working on breakthrough products that have the potential to change the world. Their portfolio includes companies like Neural Galaxy, WeRide, MemVerge, and Metalenz, each representing significant advancements in their respective fields.
Foothill Ventures emphasizes investing in seed-stage companies that demonstrate technical differentiation, seeking strong technical founders with a consistent record of leadership success. They value diversity among founders, including immigrant, female, and PhD founders, and believe in a cross-disciplinary approach to innovation. The firm adds value by providing strategic advice, support, and fostering a community among their portfolio companies, particularly those led by technical founders.
They also bridge the gap between China and the US for financing and business development, as exemplified by their support for companies like Visionular. Foothill Ventures has a history of successful investments, including companies like Neural Galaxy, WeRide, MemVerge, and Metalenz, each representing significant advancements in their respective fields.
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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Big Data & Analytics
Software
IoT (Internet of Things)
Advertising (AdTech)
Marketing (MarTech)
Seed
Series A
Series B
United States