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BAABUK, headquartered in Switzerland with employees on three continents, is a socially and environmentally conscious designer and manufacturer of comfortable wool footwear. The brand was founded in 2013 by Dan and Galina Witting. Inspired by traditional Siberian Valenki boots, this husband and wife team quit their jobs to follow their passion of making products that are authentic to the past and responsible to the future.
With four successful crowdfunding campaigns that have launched innovative collections of footwear, all made from “nature’s magic fiber”, Baabuk has sold over 100,000 pairs in over 60 countries to people who share the brand’s values and adventurous spirit. Baabuk is an ISPO Gold Winner as well as a certified B-Corp corporation thanks to a dedication to sustainability and community welfare. Baabuk continues to innovate the world of wool while striving to do right by customers, employees, and our planet.
With four successful crowdfunding campaigns that have launched innovative collections of footwear, all made from “nature’s magic fiber”, Baabuk has sold over 100,000 pairs in over 60 countries to people who share the brand’s values and adventurous spirit. Baabuk is an ISPO Gold Winner as well as a certified B-Corp corporation thanks to a dedication to sustainability and community welfare. Baabuk continues to innovate the world of wool while striving to do right by customers, employees, and our planet.
Overview
Location
Switzerland, Vaud, Renens
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2013
Investors 1
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| Apr 17, 2026 | Von Nahrungsergänzung bis Blockchain: Mehrere Millionen Franken aus der Crowd | KA-EX wurde 2016 vom ETH-Absolventen Pedro Schmidt gegründet, mit der Idee, unzureichende Regeneration – unter anderem verursacht durch stressbedingte Cortisolanstiege – zu adressieren. Nach rund fünf Jahren Forschung entwickelte Schmidt e... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Drei Startups stärken Wachstum mit Crowdinvesting | Die ursprünglich 2018 gegründete Mitipi hat mit ihrem Flaggschiffprodukt KEVIN eine Lösung zur Einbruchprävention entwickelt. Mithilfe von künstlicher Intelligenz simuliert KEVIN menschliche Präsenz in Wohnräumen – etwa durch das gezielte ... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Baabuk Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Global 10km | B-Corp Certified Swiss footwear brand is inviting customers around the world to participate in a first-ever virtual 10km LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, March 10, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Baabuk, an independent, mission-driven, sustainable shoe co... |
| Dec 20, 2018 | IMD to kick-off the 21st startup competition with 27 companies |
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FAQ about BAABUK Sàrl
When was BAABUK Sàrl founded?
BAABUK Sàrl was founded in 2013.
What has the press written about BAABUK Sàrl?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning BAABUK Sàrl, among them “Von Nahrungsergänzung bis Blockchain: Mehrere Millionen Franken aus der Crowd” (Apr 17, 2026) and “Drei Startups stärken Wachstum mit Crowdinvesting” (Feb 13, 2026).
Is BAABUK Sàrl still active?
Yes, BAABUK Sàrl is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from May 11, 2026.