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Dtc Startup, Psudo, On A Mission To Create The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Sneaker Raises $3M Seed Round

PRIVATEMay 19, 2022over 4 years ago

Amount Raised

$3 Million

Round Type

Seed

Hermosa BeachConsumer Goods

Description

Psudo Inc. (the “Company” or “Psudo”), the made in the U.S.A. sneaker startup, announced that it recently completed a $3M seed financing round managed by SternAegis Ventures, who acted as placement agent. Founded in 2020, by husband and wife duo Michael and Kortney Rich, LA-based Psudo is hacking the $70B+ sneaker market with its ethical, small-batch, and on-demand sneaker manufacturing process.

Company Information

Company

Psudo

Location

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

About

Founded in 2020 by industry veterans Michael and Kortney Rich, LA-based Psudo is hacking the $70B+ sneaker market with its ethical, small-batch, and on-demand sneaker manufacturing process. Made from recycled water bottles and designed using sublimation printing with zero-waste, Psudo plans to solve the decades-old sustainability issue within the footwear industry. For every Psudo sneaker produced, 7.2 single-use plastic bottles are saved from entering the world's oceans and landfills. To date, Psudo has been able to divert over 61,000 bottles and counting.

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