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Footwear startups worldwide
92 footwear startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.6B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Rothy'sRothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials.Rothy's is a sustainable footwear company that creates vegan shoes from recycled materials.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$475Mlast round Dec 2021 - 2
IAMBICAI-driven, precision-fit footwear.AI-driven, precision-fit footwear.
Founded 2020New York, United States$167Mlast round Sept 2026 - 3
Shoes For CrewsShoes For Crews has been the trusted leader in safety footwear to hospitality, healthcare and industrial employees for over 30 years.Shoes For Crews has been the trusted leader in safety footwear to hospitality, healthcare and industrial employees for over 30 years.
Founded 1984Boca Raton, United States$120Mlast round Jul 2004 - 4XiaoquleXiaoqule is an e-commerce platform that offers apparels, footwear, beauty products, mobile phones, and computer accessories.
Xiaoqule is an e-commerce platform that offers apparels, footwear, beauty products, mobile phones, and computer accessories.
Founded -Hang Zhou Shi, China$108Mlast round Nov 2018 - 5
Miracle Miles techMiracle Miles tech is a footwear and clothing enterprise.Miracle Miles tech is a footwear and clothing enterprise.
Founded 2019New York, United States$100Mlast round Mar 2022 - 6
CraftsvillaCraftsvilla is a leading Indian e-commerce platform that specializes in ethnic apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, beauty products, and handcrafted home items.Craftsvilla is a leading Indian e-commerce platform that specializes in ethnic apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, beauty products, and handcrafted home items.
Founded 2011Warren, India$58Mlast round Mar 2020 - 7
Daraz.pkDaraz is an online store that provides branded products for men and women across clothing, footwear, apparel, jewelry and accessories.
Daraz is an online store that provides branded products for men and women across clothing, footwear, apparel, jewelry and accessories.
Founded 2012Lahore, Pakistan$56Mlast round Sept 2015 - 8
M.GemiM.Gemi is a luxury footwear and fashion brand that offers handcrafted Italian shoes and bags for both men and women.M.Gemi is a luxury footwear and fashion brand that offers handcrafted Italian shoes and bags for both men and women.
Founded 2014Boston, United States$48Mlast round Jun 2017 - 9
ReefReef is a global footwear and apparel brand that specializes in sandals, shoes, and apparel for men, women, and children.Reef is a global footwear and apparel brand that specializes in sandals, shoes, and apparel for men, women, and children.
Founded 1984Carlsbad, United States$39Mlast round Feb 2002 - 10
MakerSightsMakerSights is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in collaborative assortment management for retail brands, particularly in the appareMakerSights is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in collaborative assortment management for retail brands, particularly in the appare
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$37Mlast round Aug 2021 - 11
NamshiNamshi is an online e-commerce site offering footwear and apparel fashion brands.Namshi is an online e-commerce site offering footwear and apparel fashion brands.
Founded 2011Dubai, United Arab Emirates$33Mlast round May 2013 - 12
TrusTraceTrusTrace is a B2B SaaS company that specializes in digital traceability and compliance solutions for the fashion, footwear, textile, food, and retail industries.TrusTrace is a B2B SaaS company that specializes in digital traceability and compliance solutions for the fashion, footwear, textile, food, and retail industries.
Founded 2016Stockholm, Sweden$24Mlast round Jan 2024 - 13
VibeIQVibeIQ is a private, venture-backed software company founded in 2020, based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a presence in Chicago, Illinois.VibeIQ is a private, venture-backed software company founded in 2020, based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a presence in Chicago, Illinois.
Founded 2020Dennis, United States$23Mlast round Aug 2026 - 14
Rue La LaRue La La is a members only e-commerce platform to shop for fashion, footwear, personal products and accessories.Rue La La is a members only e-commerce platform to shop for fashion, footwear, personal products and accessories.
Founded 2007Boston, United States$22Mlast round Jan 2012 - 15
Thousand FellThousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum.Thousand Fell is a sustainable footwear brand based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Chloe Songer and Stuart Ahlum.
Founded 2018New York, United States$21Mlast round Jun 2025 - 16
Body CentralBody Central is your destination for trendy ladies’ apparel at very affordable prices.Body Central is your destination for trendy ladies’ apparel at very affordable prices.
Founded 1973Jacksonville, United States$18Mlast round Jul 2014 - 17
Sportano.plSportano.pl is a prominent Polish multi-brand e-commerce platform that specializes in sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories.Sportano.pl is a prominent Polish multi-brand e-commerce platform that specializes in sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories.
Founded 2022Zielona Góra, Poland$17Mlast round Sept 2026 - 18
EpoqEpoq manufactures and designs footwear by combining story, technology, and craftsmanship inspired by the creative scene.Epoq manufactures and designs footwear by combining story, technology, and craftsmanship inspired by the creative scene.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$17Mlast round Jan 2007 - 19
HickiesHICKIES, Inc.HICKIES, Inc.
Founded 2011Brooklyn, United States$15Mlast round Nov 2016 - 20
CarbonfactCarbonfact is an environmental data platform tailored for the apparel, footwear, luxury, and textile industries.Carbonfact is an environmental data platform tailored for the apparel, footwear, luxury, and textile industries.
Founded 2021Paris, France$15Mlast round Apr 2024 - 21
CloveClove is a Philadelphia-based direct-to-consumer brand that specializes in designing footwear and apparel for healthcare professionals.Clove is a Philadelphia-based direct-to-consumer brand that specializes in designing footwear and apparel for healthcare professionals.
Founded 2025London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Oct 2025 - 22
GreatsGreats Brands is a men’s footwear brand that offers a wide range of classically-inspired sneakers.Greats Brands is a men’s footwear brand that offers a wide range of classically-inspired sneakers.
Founded 2013Brooklyn, United States$13Mlast round May 2017 - 23
SimplifyberSimplifyber is a climate-tech and advanced manufacturing company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with operations in Brooklyn, New York.Simplifyber is a climate-tech and advanced manufacturing company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with operations in Brooklyn, New York.
Founded 2020Morrisville, United States$12Mlast round Apr 2025 - 24
Jack ErwinJack Erwin is a New York-based footwear brand established in 2013, specializing in timeless, well-crafted shoes for men and women.Jack Erwin is a New York-based footwear brand established in 2013, specializing in timeless, well-crafted shoes for men and women.
Founded 2013New York, United States$12Mlast round Sept 2014 - 25
Heverest.ruHeverest.ru operates an online portal that provides online shopping services for clothing, footwear, sports equipment and accessories.Heverest.ru operates an online portal that provides online shopping services for clothing, footwear, sports equipment and accessories.
Founded 2011Moscow, Russia$12Mlast round Apr 2013 - 26
SafeSizeSafeSize is a retail technology startup founded in 2012 by Angelos Stavrakis, headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, with additional offices in Slovenia, China, and Greece.SafeSize is a retail technology startup founded in 2012 by Angelos Stavrakis, headquartered in Almere, Netherlands, with additional offices in Slovenia, China, and Greece.
Founded 2013Almere, Netherlands$11Mlast round Feb 2019 - 27
ScarossoScarosso is an Italian luxury footwear brand that specializes in high-quality, handcrafted shoes and accessories for both men and women.Scarosso is an Italian luxury footwear brand that specializes in high-quality, handcrafted shoes and accessories for both men and women.
Founded 2010Milan, Germany$11Mlast round Sept 2014 - 28BirdiesBirdies is a female founded footwear brand that believes a great pair of flats can take us to new heights.
Birdies is a female founded footwear brand that believes a great pair of flats can take us to new heights.
Founded 2015United States$10Mlast round Jan 2019 - 29
ZoukZouk is a proudly Indian lifestyle brand founded in 2016, specializing in handcrafted premium bags, wallets, footwear, and accessories.Zouk is a proudly Indian lifestyle brand founded in 2016, specializing in handcrafted premium bags, wallets, footwear, and accessories.
Founded 2016Mumbai, India$10Mlast round Oct 2024 - 30
beStylish.comBestylish.com is an Indian online retail brand that specializes in footwear and fashion.Bestylish.com is an Indian online retail brand that specializes in footwear and fashion.
Founded 2011New Delhi, India$10Mlast round Jun 2012 - 31
KoioKoio is a modern luxury footwear brand founded in 2014 and based in New York City.Koio is a modern luxury footwear brand founded in 2014 and based in New York City.
Founded 2014New York, United States$9.0Mlast round Oct 2019 - 32
WrognWROGN is a leading Indian men’s fashion brand established in 2014 by siblings Anjana and Vikram Reddy, with co-creation by cricket star Virat Kohli.WROGN is a leading Indian men’s fashion brand established in 2014 by siblings Anjana and Vikram Reddy, with co-creation by cricket star Virat Kohli.
Founded 2012Bengaluru, India$8.9Mlast round Oct 2024 - 33
FCTRY LAbThe fctry lab is a footwear innovation laboratory.The fctry lab is a footwear innovation laboratory.
Founded 2022Los Angeles, United States$8.0Mlast round Mar 2025 - 34
SayshSaysh is an American footwear and apparel company founded in 2020 by Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix and her brother Wes Felix.Saysh is an American footwear and apparel company founded in 2020 by Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix and her brother Wes Felix.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$8.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 35
KoobzKoobz is a technology company based in Ventura, California, specializing in innovative footwear manufacturing.Koobz is a technology company based in Ventura, California, specializing in innovative footwear manufacturing.
Founded 2023Ventura, United States$7.3Mlast round Jun 2025 - 36
LazuliLazuli is a brand of footwear that manufactures a wide collection of shoes and sandals from recycled waste for women.Lazuli is a brand of footwear that manufactures a wide collection of shoes and sandals from recycled waste for women.
Founded 2012Porto, Japan$6.6Mlast round Dec 2024 - 37
GalesGales manufactures footwear for healthcare professionals, delivering comfort, support, and protection.Gales manufactures footwear for healthcare professionals, delivering comfort, support, and protection.
Founded 2020Malibu, United States$6.5Mlast round Sept 2022 - 38
CarbitexCarbitex is an advanced materials company based in Kennewick, Washington, founded in 2012 by Junus Khan.Carbitex is an advanced materials company based in Kennewick, Washington, founded in 2012 by Junus Khan.
Founded 2012Kennewick, United States$6.2Mlast round Sept 2021 - 39
StioStio® is an outdoor lifestyle brand based in Jackson, Wyoming, founded in 2011 by Stephen Sullivan.Stio® is an outdoor lifestyle brand based in Jackson, Wyoming, founded in 2011 by Stephen Sullivan.
Founded 2011Jackson, United States$5.9Mlast round Aug 2014 - 40
Oliver SweeneyOliver Sweeney is a British menswear brand founded in 1989 and based in London.Oliver Sweeney is a British menswear brand founded in 1989 and based in London.
Founded 1989Manchester, United Kingdom$5.6Mlast round Mar 2015 - 41TopmallTopmall is an online platform that offers footwear, clothing, kitchenware, household and sporting goods.
Topmall is an online platform that offers footwear, clothing, kitchenware, household and sporting goods.
Founded 2013Kyiv, Ukraine$5.5Mlast round May 2016 - 42MyFolkMyFolk is an online portal that retails apparels, footwear, mobile phones, furniture and computer accessories.
MyFolk is an online portal that retails apparels, footwear, mobile phones, furniture and computer accessories.
Founded 2018New York, United States$5.3Mlast round Jun 2018 - 43
HILOSHILOS is an end-to-end innovation platform for brands to launch digitally crafted footwear without inventory or end-of-life waste.HILOS is an end-to-end innovation platform for brands to launch digitally crafted footwear without inventory or end-of-life waste.
Founded 2019Portland, United States$5.0Mlast round Mar 2023 - 44
LinusLinus is an E-commerce website that offers sandals and footwear accessories.Linus is an E-commerce website that offers sandals and footwear accessories.
Founded 2018São Paulo, United States$5.0Mlast round Apr 2025 - 45
KOKOLUKOKOLU, a sustainable lifestyle brand designs and produces extremely sustainable footwear, clothing, furniture for consumers around the world, aiming to accelerKOKOLU, a sustainable lifestyle brand designs and produces extremely sustainable footwear, clothing, furniture for consumers around the world, aiming to acceler
Founded 2018Beverly Hills, United States$5.0Mlast round Aug 2022 - 46
Sophia WebsterSophia Webster is a British luxury footwear and accessories brand known for its playful and creative designs.Sophia Webster is a British luxury footwear and accessories brand known for its playful and creative designs.
Founded 2012United Kingdom$4.8Mlast round Jan 2017 - 47
VionicVionic is a footwear company located in San Rafael, California, specializing in shoes that prioritize comfort, support, and style.Vionic is a footwear company located in San Rafael, California, specializing in shoes that prioritize comfort, support, and style.
Founded 2011San Diego, United States$4.8Mlast round Oct 2015 - 48
MargauxMargaux is a New York-based, female-founded direct-to-consumer footwear brand established in 2015.Margaux is a New York-based, female-founded direct-to-consumer footwear brand established in 2015.
Founded 2015New York, United States$4.7Mlast round Apr 2022 - 49
RapidBoxRapidBox is a direct-to-consumer sneaker and sports lifestyle brand based in Bengaluru, India.RapidBox is a direct-to-consumer sneaker and sports lifestyle brand based in Bengaluru, India.
Founded 2019Bengaluru, India$4.5Mlast round Nov 2022 - 50Raven Rock WorkwearRaven Rock Workwear as your alternative for all uniform, image wear, work apparel and footwear requirements.
Raven Rock Workwear as your alternative for all uniform, image wear, work apparel and footwear requirements.
Founded 2004Dayton, United States$4.4Mlast round May 2010
San Francisco, United States
Hang Zhou Shi, China
Warren, India
Lahore, Pakistan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Stockholm, Sweden
Zielona Góra, Poland
United Kingdom
Paris, France
Moscow, Russia
Almere, Netherlands
Milan, Germany
Porto, Japan
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