Kizik Raises $20M in Series B Funding

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Kizik, a Salt Lake City, UT-based world leader in hands-free shoes, and its parent, HandsFree Labs, Inc., completed a $20m Series B funding round. The round was led by The Newcastle Network, a consumer-focused private equity fund combining expertise in data science, creator & social media marketing, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help companies unlock new levels of growth. Led by Monte Deere, CEO, Kizik is a brand that uses HandsFree Labs’ portfolio of more than 100 patents and patents pending to create shoes for men and women – and soon kids. In addition to kids shoes, Kizik soon will launch hands-free high tops and Chelsea boots. HandsFree Labs Inc. previously entered an intellectual property licensing partnership with Nike.

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