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Foothill Ventures is a technology-focused venture fund based in Los Altos, California. Originally founded as Tsingyuan Ventures, the organization has rebranded to Foothill Ventures and specializes in early-stage investments, particularly in pre-seed, seed, and A-round funding. The fund is committed to supporting startups that demonstrate significant technical differentiation, which is crucial for their potential success. Foothill Ventures seeks to empower strong technical founders and diverse teams, leveraging cross-disciplinary approaches to foster innovation.
The fund primarily invests in three major areas: software, life sciences, and deep tech. Foothill Ventures is dedicated to identifying early-stage companies that exhibit technical superiority and innovative solutions, aiming to drive advancements in these sectors.
Notable portfolio companies include: - **Neural Galaxy**: Developer of personalized brain mapping technology for diagnosing and treating brain diseases. - **WeRide**: Operates the largest autonomous taxi fleet in China, holding permits for autonomous driving in multiple countries. - **MemVerge**: Creator of 'Big Memory' computing technology, enabling significantly faster software performance. - **Metalenz**: Innovator of the world's first 'meta-surface' lens, which is substantially smaller than conventional optics.
Other investments include AI-powered medical imaging devices, sustainable aviation fuel production technologies, advanced battery recycling technologies, and AI robotics for logistics and manufacturing automation.
To approach Foothill Ventures, founders should prepare a concise pitch that highlights their technical differentiation and innovative solutions. Interested parties can reach out via email at Contact@Foothill.Ventures.
Foothill Ventures has been actively investing in early-stage companies, with a recent investment in Aether Fuels in January 2026. The firm has successfully closed Fund III at $110M, exceeding its initial target.
Foothill Ventures invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages.
You can pitch Foothill Ventures by emailing them at Contact@Foothill.Ventures.
Foothill Ventures focuses on biotech, healthcare, AI, and frontier technologies.
The check size ranges from $500K to $5M.
Foothill Ventures invests globally, with a strong focus on North America.
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