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Koio

Marketing · New York City, United States · Founded 2014

KOIO | Handcrafted Italian leather sneakers MoreLess

Koio operates in the direct-to-consumer luxury footwear market, specializing in high-end leather goods. The company's product line is centered around footwear, including sneakers and boots, which are handcrafted in Italy, signaling a commitment to traditional manufacturing techniques and material quality.

The business model is primarily online retail through its own website, which allows for direct engagement with its customer base. This approach bypasses traditional wholesale channels, potentially leading to higher profit margins and greater control over brand presentation. Koio targets consumers who value both modern design and the durability associated with Italian craftsmanship.

By emphasizing sustainable production and the use of high-quality leather, the company appeals to a segment of the market that is increasingly conscious of the environmental and ethical aspects of fashion consumption. The brand positions itself as a provider of timeless, versatile footwear designed for everyday wear.

Keywords: luxury footwear, leather sneakers, Italian craftsmanship, direct-to-consumer, sustainable fashion, modern design, high-end shoes, e-commerce, handcrafted goods, retail

Talent graph

Koio's talent

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Team profiled 9 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 2 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.

Investors

8 investors on Koio's cap table

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Seed 3 investors entered at this stage
Olive Tree Capital
Brand Foundry Ventures
Winklevoss Capital
Series A 3 investors entered at this stage
Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
Letters Capital
Dwight Funding

Global footprint

Where Koio has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
2 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇹🇷 Turkey20%
2 countries shown

Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Koio

An AI-synthesized read of the highest-engagement posts about Koio on X over the past 7 days. We rank by likes & retweets, ignore corporate channels, and surface the themes that broke out from real people.

Reading the room on X — pulling top posts and synthesizing themes…

Source: X recent search ranked by engagement (likes + retweets) · Synthesis by Claude · Cached for 1 hour

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