Invest in Conscious Luxury

Cheetah Stories is a vegan luxury heel brand handcrafted in Italy, built around a movement inspiring women to stand tall — literally and figuratively. We are raising CHF 800'000 to bring our full couture collection to market and prove that conscious is the new status symbol in luxury.

Investor Deck

Our investor deck gives you a concise overview of who we are, the market opportunity we are seizing, the traction we have already built, the team behind the brand, our competitive positioning, and what we are asking for, and why now.

Business Plan

Our business plan takes you deeper into the strategy, financials, and operational foundations behind Cheetah Stories, covering our go-to-market approach, revenue model, financial projections, supply chain, and the philosophy driving every decision we make.


Meet the Team Behind the Vision

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.

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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.

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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.

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Co-Founder and Chief Production Officer

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.

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Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer

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.

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Founder and Chief Financial Officer

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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