# Footfalls and Heartbeats (UK)

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/footfalls-and-heartbeats-uk

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: Nottingham, UK
- Website: www.footfallsandheartbeats.com
- Latest round: Seed (May 21, 2013)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Footfalls and Heartbeats (UK) Limited is a company focused on developing innovative smart textiles that combine technology with traditional fabrics to enhance functionality and user experience, particularly in health and sports applications.Footfalls and Heartbeats (UK) Limited, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nottingham, UK, specializes in smart textile solutions. The company has successfully completed a total of 8 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on April 29, 2019, where it raised GBP 1 million in venture funding led by Foresight Group Holdings. Andrew Garland serves as the CEO of the company.Footfalls & Heartbeats specializes in the development of smart textiles that integrate technology into traditional fabric to enhance functionality and user experience. Their core offerings include advanced flat bed and circular knitting services, which enable the rapid prototyping of smart wearables such as socks and shoes embedded with sensors. These products are designed to address specific use cases, including health monitoring and comfort optimization, making them suitable for various applications in healthcare and sports industries. The company has established a diverse clientele, which includes businesses in Europe and North America focused on innovative textile solutions, as well as direct-to-consumer applications for health-conscious end-users seeking smart technology in everyday wear.The revenue model for Footfalls & Heartbeats is predicated on B2B partnerships and direct sales to clients seeking custom smart textile solutions. The company engages in contractual agreements with businesses, allowing them to access patented technology for product development and implementation. Transactions typically occur through project-based contracts where clients commission the design and manufacture of bespoke textile solutions, which may include flagship products like the SmartSocks®. Pricing structures are tailored to each project, reflecting the complexity and customization involved in the textile development process, thereby ensuring that clients receive solutions that meet their specific needs.In April 2019, Footfalls and Heartbeats (UK) Limited raised GBP 1 million in venture funding led by Foresight Group Holdings, with the University of Nottingham participating as a new investor. The company intends to utilize this funding to advance its technology and develop new products in the smart textile sector. Plans are in place for expanding into new markets, targeting healthcare and sports industries in Europe and North America by 2022, with an emphasis on innovative textile solutions that meet emerging consumer demands.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 21, 2013 — New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Sparkbox Investments, GD1

## Investors

- New Zealand Growth Capital Partners — Seed
- Sparkbox Investments — Seed
- GD1 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gd1) — Seed