M.Gemi

Handcrafted women’s and men’s Italian shoes.

About

Founded

2015

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Industry

DTC

Company Description

"Every time you look down at your M.Gemi shoes and handbags, you can be proud to know that the finest Italian artisans created them. And the workers who build the shoes are treated with the highest respect, fairness, and kindness. M.Gemi is a mission that I’m proud of, with products that you can be proud about wearing."

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Funding

Total Raised

$81.5 million

Valuation

Undisclosed

Significant Investors

Accel, General Catalyst, Forerunner Ventures, BurdaPrincipal Investments

Company Traction

  • As of June 2023, M.Gemi has 453 different material and color options, 118 hand stitches on every pair of moccasins, and launches 75+ styles annually.
  • As of June 2023, M.Gemi has 136K Instagram followers, 143K Facebook followers, and 434 TikTok followers.

Leadership Team

  • Cheryl Kaplan: CEO at M.Gemi. Former EVP and Chief Member Advocate at Rue La La.
  • Maria Gangemi: Founder & Chief Merchant at M.Gemi. Former SVP of European Luxury, Footwear and Accessories at Rue La La.
  • Kristin Budreau: Controller at M.Gemi. Former Accounting Manager at Maxwell Health.
  • Nicole Williams: Head of People at M.Gemi. Former Payroll Supervisor at Vitasoy.