Consumer Startups

Begin is an early learning company serving children ages 2-10 and their families through activity kits and digital learning apps designed to develop collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. The company partners with organizations like Sesame Workshop and LEGO Ventures to deliver research-backed educational products and free resources.

8 investors

Bending Spoons acquires established digital products—including Vimeo, Evernote, WeTransfer, Meetup, and Brightcove—to own and operate them long-term, developing new features and AI capabilities across them. The company also builds proprietary technologies for lifetime value prediction, payment management, marketing attribution, and data ingestion.

8 investors

Billie is a direct-to-consumer body brand offering shaving products, including its award-winning razor, and bodycare essentials such as body wash, lotion, and deodorant. Its products focus on skincare and preventing skin bumps for everyday personal care routines.

8 investors

Birchbox curates and delivers personalized beauty products monthly to consumers, offering discovery of curated beauty and grooming items. The company operates a direct-to-consumer subscription model centered on personalized product selection and inclusivity.

8 investors

Bizzy Cold Brew produces premium cold brew coffee made from organic arabica beans using a slow 18-hour brewing process, packaged in recycled bottles. The company targets consumers seeking high-quality, sustainable cold brew beverages.

8 investors

Bloom is an investment advisory and brokerage platform that helps individuals build wealth through stock investing, including fractional shares. The company offers advisory services to U.S. residents with brokerage accounts powered by Alpaca Securities.

8 investors

Blume is a skincare brand offering all-natural, anti-inflammatory products formulated for sensitive, acne-prone skin, such as its Meltdown oil. It sells directly to consumers seeking clear, hydrated skin.

8 investors

Board makes physical, tabletop board games designed for in-person, face-to-face play, emphasizing tactile game pieces and inclusive design for players of all ages and skill levels.

8 investors

Brave group is a Japanese holding company operating in the VTuber and IP entertainment space, structured around IP Production, IP Platform, and IP Solution businesses. It runs numerous domestic and international group companies producing virtual talent, music, and related digital entertainment content.

8 investors

Cabinet provides a platform for retailers to build private-label OTC and Rx medicine programs, covering formulation, sustainable packaging, and supply chain execution, and connects manufacturers to demand. It offers medicines in multiple formats with capabilities like clean-label, third-party testing, and refillable plastic-free packaging.

8 investors

Casavo runs a technology platform for selling and buying homes, letting people access market and property data, sign sales proposals, and receive support with documents through an app. It serves residential home sellers and buyers across Europe.

8 investors

Chalo provides a live bus-tracking app and a tap-to-pay Chalo Card that lets riders in India see real-time bus arrival times and pay for bus travel. It targets daily public bus commuters as a mobility and transit technology company.

8 investors

Cure produces clean hydration drink mixes and related wellness products, including an Energy mix and a Cure Kids line, sold through retail. The brand is distributed across roughly 21,000 U.S. stores, including retailers like Erewhon, Gelson's, Kroger, Albertsons, and H-E-B.

8 investors

cult.fit offers fitness memberships (cultpass) providing access to group classes, gyms, at-home workouts, and sports facilities, along with weight-loss coaching, workout gear, and wellness services. It operates as a consumer fitness and wellness brand in India, with additional offerings for diabetes reversal and mental fitness.

8 investors

Datacy measures and optimizes the consumer journey across discovery, validation, search, comparison, and purchase by tracking behavior signals across AI, social, search, commerce, and retail channels. The platform serves enterprise marketing and commerce teams seeking to understand cross-channel influence and allocate budget effectively.

8 investors

Samba.tv is a TV recommendation service that aggregates content from streaming services and live TV, personalized based on viewing trends. The service prioritizes user privacy with transparent data collection and consent controls.

8 investors

A platform addressing inefficiencies in veterinary care by improving access to pet healthcare services and the working conditions of veterinary professionals. The company serves pet owners and veterinary practices seeking better outcomes for animals and staff.

8 investors

Draftea operates a mobile sports betting app offering live in-play betting with real-time odds across sports including soccer, American football, basketball, baseball, and F1. It targets consumers in Mexico with features such as free bets on first deposit and early payout on NFL wagers.

8 investors

EarlyBird offers UGMA custodial investment accounts that let parents and family members invest on behalf of a child, with funds usable for education, a home down payment, starting a business, or other purposes. Through a mobile app and a partnership with BlackRock, it provides curated managed portfolios plus optional ETF customization for a monthly or annual subscription.

8 investors

Embark Veterinary develops dog DNA tests and science-backed supplements for dog health and genetics. The company serves dog owners seeking genetic insights and nutritional products for their pets.

8 investors

Final Boss Sour produces sour fruit candy made with real dried fruit and custom sour coatings, sold directly to consumers through their e-commerce site. The product line features berries and mangoes in resealable pouches with varying intensity levels, made in the USA.

8 investors

FINESSE is an AI-driven fashion house that uses proprietary algorithms and customer voting to determine what styles to produce and in what quantities, reducing overproduction and waste. The company offers size-inclusive clothing for diverse body types at affordable prices.

8 investors

FirstCry (Brainbees Solutions Limited) is a multi-channel retailer of products for mothers, babies, and kids, selling third-party, global, and its own home brands through an online platform, company-owned and franchisee stores, and general trade distribution. It operates primarily in India with a presence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and also helps D2C brands scale across its distribution network.

8 investors

Gainful makes personalized performance nutrition products and supplements. The company aims to simplify supplement selection through clearer nutrition labeling and ingredient transparency for consumers seeking nutrition support.

8 investors