Koio
New York City, US · Founded 2016 · 5 known investors
Koio designs and sells premium footwear made with responsible materials and craftsmanship, marketed directly to consumers. It emphasizes thoughtful design and attention to detail across its shoe collections.
Founders & leadership
Koio was founded in 2016 by Johannes Quodt and Chris Wichert.
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Chris WichertFounder
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$13.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2023
▶$6.2MraisedJan 2023 · 35 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$6.2MraisedJan 2023 · 35 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jan-Gisbert SchultzeDirector
- Johannes QuodtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Chris WichertExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Willem HaitinkDirector
- Offering amount
- $8.4M
- Amount sold
- $6.2M
- First sale
- Jan 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6MraisedJun 2019 · 13 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$6MraisedJun 2019 · 13 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Chris WichertExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Johannes QuodtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Jun 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2016 · 16 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2016 · 16 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Johannes QuodtExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Chris WichertExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.3M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- May 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b, 4a5
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 Koio do?
- Koio designs and sells premium footwear made with responsible materials and craftsmanship, marketed directly to consumers. It emphasizes thoughtful design and attention to detail across its shoe collections.
- Who founded Koio?
- Koio was founded by Johannes Quodt, Chris Wichert in 2016.
- Who are Koio's investors?
- Koio's investors include Acton Capital, Olive Tree Capital, Winklevoss Capital, Brand Foundry Ventures, Founders Fund.
- How much funding has Koio raised?
- Koio has disclosed $13.5M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Koio headquartered?
- Koio is headquartered in New York City, US.