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Koio
New York City, US · Founded 2016 · 6 known investors
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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.
Investors · 6
How we know: Acton Capital's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · funding news · actoncapitalvc.medium.com · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Olive Tree Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$13.5M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2016–2023
- Undisclosed amountSeries AApr 2018Source ↗
▶$6.2MraisedJan 2023 · 35 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 of its 5 known rounds.
- Where is Koio headquartered?
- Koio is headquartered in New York City, US.