Vaila Shoes
Techstars '21Charlotte, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Vaila Shoes is a footwear direct-to-consumer brand that sells shoes and gift cards.
Founders & leadership
Vaila Shoes was founded in 2021 by Ahriana Edwards.
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Ahriana EdwardsFounder & CEOAhriana Edwards founded Vaila Shoes, a footwear brand for women with extended sizes, in 2022, bringing prior experience in sales and marketing roles across retail, CPG, tech, nonprofit, food & beverage, and fashion sectors.
Investors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Vaila Shoes do?
- Vaila Shoes is a footwear direct-to-consumer brand that sells shoes and gift cards.
- Who founded Vaila Shoes?
- Vaila Shoes was founded by Ahriana Edwards in 2021.
- Who are Vaila Shoes's investors?
- Vaila Shoes's investors include Nex Cubed, Techstars.
- Where is Vaila Shoes headquartered?
- Vaila Shoes is headquartered in Charlotte, US.



