Invest in Conscious Luxury

Stand Tall with us

Cheetah Stories is a vegan luxury heel brand handcrafted in Italy, built around a movement inspiring women to stand tall, literally and figuratively. Through couture design, conscious craftsmanship, and a powerful female community, we are redefining modern luxury. We are currently raising CHF 800'000 to bring our full couture collection to market and prove that conscious luxury is ready for the global stage.

Investor Deck

Our investor deck offers a concise overview of the brand, the market opportunity, the traction already achieved, the team behind Cheetah Stories, our competitive positioning, and the raise itself, including what we are looking for and why the timing matters now.


Meet the Team Behind the Vision

A woman with short, wavy brown hair smiling and standing outside on a city street. She is wearing a green blazer over a black top, with her arms crossed, and has a necklace and earrings. Behind her are red brick buildings with windows.

Fiorella Erni

Founder and CEO

Fiorella spent over a decade negotiating in some of the world’s most high-stakes environments, from war zones to boardrooms.

As a humanitarian and professional negotiator, she learned the power of clarity, presence, and values that do not bend.


Cheetah Stories was born from that lived experience: a brand where design is intentional, and every step holds meaning.


Fiorella holds an MA in Conflict&Development Studies and an MBA from EHL Lausanne.

LinkedIn

A smiling middle-aged man with glasses and a beard, wearing a light gray T-shirt, standing in a cozy indoor setting with a brick wall background and soft lighting.

Mark Schwartz

Creative Director

Mentored by Roger Vivier and Andy Warhol, Mark is a legend in the world of heels. His designs have graced style icons from Madonna, Jackie Kennedy, and Lady Gaga, combining bold form with timeless grace.

He was the creative director for Roger Vivier for a decade and designed for Gucci, Balenciaga, Chanel and other leading luxury houses.

He believes heels should hold more than style; they should hold purpose, beauty, and presence.

LinkedIn

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a black collared shirt, smiling against a dark gray background.

Valeria Blandina

Valeria was born into her family's legendary shoe factory, renowned for craftsmanship so exceptional that pieces from their collection are exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Specialising in next-generation materials, she founded a consulting agency advising clients on design, structure, and production—bridging artisanal tradition with innovation.

As a devoted lover of high heels, Valeria brings vision and technical mastery to making luxury footwear sustainable and genuinely comfortable.

LinkedIn

Co-Founder and Chief Production Officer
A man with glasses and a beard, smiling, wearing a white shirt and a beaded necklace, sitting in front of a dark background with framed artwork and a shelf behind him.

Hugues Yo

Hugues brings over two decades of global marketing expertise, having shaped strategies for beloved brands including GANT, The North Face, Geox, and Canada Goose.

As a Brand Architect, he has helped companies build, renovate, and rebuild their brand strategies—meeting them wherever they are in their journey.

He brings this rare dual perspective—working with established icons and emerging brands—to shape the vision of Cheetah Stories.

LinkedIn

Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer
Man in a navy blazer and white shirt standing against a white and pink wall

Martin Markovic

As part of the founding team, Martin brings 20 years of experience in finance and HR management across large corporates, public organisations, and start-ups.

An expert in budgeting, forecasting, and keeping companies on track, he ensures Cheetah Stories maintains financial discipline whilst scaling growth.

He holds an MA in Finance from the University of St. Gallen.

LinkedIn

Founder and Chief Financial Officer

Our Advisors


Two people sitting on stone stairs outside, having a conversation and smiling. The man is wearing sunglasses, a gray T-shirt, and dark pants. The woman is wearing sunglasses, a black dress, and pink high heels.

Get in Touch

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Cheetah Stories. Whether you are ready to invest, exploring the opportunity, or simply believe in what we are building, we would love to hear from you. Let's write the Cheetah Story together.

Email: fiorella@cheetah-stories.com

Phone: +41 78 832 27 27

Book an introduction call: Calendly