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Chicago, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Gekks makes no-show socks designed to reduce foot sweat and odor while providing comfort and durability. The products are sold directly to consumers in men's and women's styles.
Founders & leadership
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Christian ArquillaFounderChristian Arquilla is an executive officer and director at Gekks, a direct-to-consumer sock brand that sells no-show socks designed to reduce foot odor and sweat through specialized knitting and adhesive technology.
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Justin ArquillaNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Corazon Capitallisted by Corazon CapitalChicago · $150K – $500K
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2019
▶$1MraisedMay 2019 · 3 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedMay 2019 · 3 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Justin ArquillaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Christian ArquillaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Gekks do?
- Gekks makes no-show socks designed to reduce foot sweat and odor while providing comfort and durability. The products are sold directly to consumers in men's and women's styles.
- Who founded Gekks?
- Gekks was founded by Christian Arquilla.
- Who are Gekks's investors?
- Gekks's investors include Corazon Capital, Service Provider Capital, Spiral Sun Ventures.
- How much funding has Gekks raised?
- Gekks has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Gekks headquartered?
- Gekks is headquartered in Chicago, US.