Leathershoe.co.uk, a United Kingdom-based premium footwear brand committed to making handcrafted luxury leather shoes accessible to a wider audience, has officially joined FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program. The company is raising $2.5M to support its ambitious plans for vertical integration and tech-driven innovation in the footwear space.

Led by Co-Founder and CEO Saeed Shahid, LeatherShoe.co.uk aims to address the market gap in affordable, high-quality leather footwear. By launching its own in-house production facility and integrating AI and AR technologies through a mobile app, the company is set to redefine the consumer shopping experience, providing AI-powered sizing recommendations and augmented reality try-ons to ensure the perfect fit and experience.

Commenting on the partnership, Hesham Zreik, CEO of FasterCapital, stated:
“LeatherShoe.co.uk brings a fresh perspective to a traditional industry by merging quality craftsmanship with digital innovation. We are excited to support them in building a fully integrated business model that puts customers first.”
He added, “Their approach aligns perfectly with what LaunchUp stands for—empowering founders to build scalable and impactful solutions with global potential.”

Saeed Shahid shared his enthusiasm about joining the program:
"Partnering with FasterCapital is a critical milestone for us. Their expertise and support will be invaluable as we build out our production capabilities and tech ecosystem to make premium leather shoes truly accessible."

LeatherShoe.co.uk’s participation in LaunchUp marks a significant step in its growth journey, setting the stage for the company to transform luxury footwear through affordability, transparency, and cutting-edge technology.