UK
Blockchain

Footium

Year Backed:
2022
Stage:
Seed
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Footium brings football management into the web3 era, allowing users to take full control as owners, managers, and scouts of their clubs. Built on blockchain technology, Footium offers strategic gameplay with real digital ownership, delivering an engaging and rewarding experience for football enthusiasts globally.

Founders

I'm an Oxford Economist and self-taught software engineer that is excited about the new world of community and entertainment.

James O'Leary

Co-Founder

George is COO of Footium, and had worked as an Advisor before joining full time. Previously, he worked for a Web3 Accelerator and had founded the UK's first blockchain society at the University of Leeds in mid-2017. He is an avid Lincoln City FC fan, and also enjoys gaming and attending concerts in his spare time!

George Benton

CEO, Co-Founder

Previously a software engineer, now a start up founder that's passionate about building innovative applications and games. Strong believer in discipline, writing well written code and hard work being the foundations of building something amazing.

Jordan Lord

CTO, Co-Founder

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