Footpath Ventures
New York investor putting growth money into Indian startups
Footpath Ventures took part in 1 disclosed round in Indian startups in 2026 (0 as lead), most often Series C rounds in Commerce & Consumer Brands; its latest was Nua on 7 September 2026.
About Footpath Ventures
Footpath Ventures is a New York-based investor founded by Jason Kirschner that focuses on Indian companies. It has joined large rounds in Zetwerk, Meesho and Dream Sports. Deal counts differ widely between databases.
Investment thesis
- Back Indian companies across b2b, b2c, sports, e-commerce and manufacturing
- Join large later-stage rounds rather than seed rounds
Stages
Sectors
Team
Deals in 2026
| Date | Company | Round | Amount | Role | Co-investors | Story |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 September 2026 | NU Nua | Series C | $50 million | Participant | Peak XV Partners, Filter Capital, Mirabilis Investment Trust | Story |
Stage and sector mix
Disclosed rounds Footpath Ventures took part in, by stage and by sector.
| Stage | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Series C | 1 | 0 |
| Sector | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce & Consumer Brands | 1 | 0 |
Frequent co-investors
| Investor | Rounds together |
|---|---|
| Filter Capital | 1 |
| Mirabilis Investment Trust | 1 |
| Peak XV Partners | 1 |
Exits and IPOs in the portfolio
| Company | Event | Latest story | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
ME Meesho | Acquisition / merger | Meesho closes Kirana Club and Retail Pulse buyout | 7 November 2026 |
ZE Zetwerk | IPO | Zetwerk lists on exchanges at 5% premium | 23 October 2026 |
UD Udaan | Acquisition / merger | Udaan acquires LYNK Logistics from Swiggy for ₹500 crore | 7 September 2026 |
Best bets in India
Indian portfolio
- BSBYJU'SEdtechShut downListed by PitchBook as a bankruptcy exit
- DS
Dream SportsMedia & gaming
- MEMeeshoCommerceListed
- NUNuaConsumer brands · in at Series C · 2025Latest known deal, February 2025
- PX
Peak XVProfessional & Local Services · 2026 - UDUdaanCommerce
- ZEZetwerkIndustrial & manufacturing · 2023
India-based companies only. Linked names have a StopDown page; the rest link up on their own as soon as we cover them.
Footpath Ventures in the news
- PXPeak XV · Analysis · 9 September 2026Nua raises $50 million in Series C round led by Peak XV and Filter CapitalNua sells period care, maternity care, and intimate care products through online and physical retail channels
- NUNua · Funding · 7 September 2026 · $50 millionNua raises $50 million in Series C fundingNua sells period care, maternity care, and intimate wellness products through online channels and physical retail stores
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Questions about Footpath Ventures
How many investments did Footpath Ventures make in India in 2026?
StopDown has recorded 1 disclosed round in Indian startups with Footpath Ventures in 2026 so far, 0 of them as lead. The latest was Nua on 7 September 2026 ($50 million).
Which sectors does Footpath Ventures invest in?
In the 2025 and 2026 rounds StopDown recorded, Footpath Ventures invested most often in Commerce & Consumer Brands (1 round). Its stated focus: Commerce, Industrial & manufacturing and Media & gaming.
Does Footpath Ventures lead rounds?
In the 1 round StopDown recorded in 2025 and 2026, Footpath Ventures joined as a participant; none named it as the lead.
Sources: cbinsights.com · theworldlawgroup.com · pitchbook.com · tryfundable.ai · checked 2026-10-18