Consumer Startups

Catalina Crunch makes low-sugar snack foods with added protein and fiber, sold direct to consumers through an online store and a monthly subscription club. The product line was created to offer craveable snacks for people managing their diet, including those with diabetes.

2 investors

CAVA sells activewear, athleisurewear, streetwear, and co-ord sets, and offers gift cards that let recipients choose their own apparel. The brand markets clothing for active lifestyles direct to consumers.

2 investors

CDcare is a Nigerian installment payment platform enabling consumers to purchase goods across multiple categories—including gadgets, home appliances, and vehicles—by paying in interest-free installments at regular market prices. The company operates as a fintech-ecommerce hybrid serving everyday consumers seeking affordable access to quality products.

2 investors

CEEK offers a virtual reality platform accessed through its VR headset and companion VR app, aimed at consumers exploring VR content. It operates in the consumer virtual reality and media category.

2 investors

Celcy makes a smart oven and freezer that automatically prepares meals while the user is away, controlled through a companion app that lets people select and schedule meals remotely. The consumer kitchen appliance stores frozen chef-prepared meals and cooks them autonomously so a warm meal is ready at a chosen time.

2 investors

CELSIUS makes energy drinks marketed for an active lifestyle, formulated without artificial preservatives, aspartame, or high fructose corn syrup. The company positions its beverages, when combined with exercise, as supporting metabolism and fat burning for fitness-focused and everyday consumers.

2 investors

Chai Kings is a chai and tea shop chain operating in India, serving hot beverages and snacks from 50+ locations across Chennai, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore. The company also offers catering services and branded merchandise for events.

2 investors

Chamberlain Coffee is a consumer beverage brand created by Emma Chamberlain that sells coffee and other drinks marketed as high quality and thoughtfully made. It positions its products for everyday consumers as part of their daily routine.

2 investors

chargeFUZE operates a network of rentable mobile power bank charging stations that let people rent a battery via an app, charge on the go, and return it to any station. It serves events, stadiums, arenas, hospitals, campuses, and businesses, and offers a distributor model to expand its network.

2 investors

Chariot operates a shared commuting service that uses optimized routing to transport multiple passengers between home and work destinations. The service targets cost-conscious commuters across various neighborhoods and income levels.

2 investors

Charlotte Tilbury is a beauty brand that sells makeup and skincare products directly to consumers, including lipsticks, bronzers, foundations, and skincare kits. It offers curated product bundles and best-seller collections through its online store.

2 investors

ChatGPT is an AI assistant that generates text responses, creates images, and processes uploaded files based on user prompts and saved chat history.

2 investors

Checkars operates an e-commerce marketplace for inspected used vehicles in Latin America, serving buyers who want to finance or purchase cars with transparent transaction history.

2 investors

Chefs Plate offers a meal kit delivery subscription in Canada, sending recipes and pre-portioned ingredients for dishes inspired by global cuisines. It positions itself as a low-cost option with $1 sides and $3 add-ons, and lets customers skip or cancel anytime.

2 investors

CheQ is a mobile app for paying credit card and utility bills in one place, offering rewards (CheQ Chips), a wallet, credit score dashboard, and instant cash and loan-against-mutual-funds products. It serves consumers in India and includes an AI-based credit card assistant called Wisor.

2 investors

Cherrypick builds a grocery shopping platform for consumers. The company is based in London.

2 investors

Chexy lets consumers in Canada pay rent, tuition, taxes, utilities and other bills with any Visa, Mastercard or Amex credit card, collecting cashback, points and miles on payments that normally earn nothing. The service charges a flat per-payment fee, sends funds to payees via Interac e-Transfer, Bill Pay or Pre-Authorized Debit, and provides a dashboard to manage and track bills.

2 investors

Chickapea makes pasta and one-pot pasta meals made from chickpeas, marketed as high-protein, high-fibre, gluten-free, and plant-based with just two ingredients. It sells direct-to-consumer and through retailers such as Costco.

2 investors

Chillabit is a social feed platform where students share thoughts, questions, and stories with their peers. The service aggregates content from the people and communities around them.

2 investors

Chow Central operates a delivery-focused food service in Nigeria that serves meals quickly at lower cost than traditional restaurants by operating within concentrated local areas. The company targets urban customers seeking affordable and fast food delivery.

2 investors

MeetCiao is a members-only platform where travelers share their homes with vetted locals while away, connecting hosts and guests for short-term stays. It focuses on trust and community, screening new members and letting users browse homes and contact hosts directly.

2 investors

ShopCider is an online fashion retailer offering 1990s-inspired apparel and accessories for consumers seeking vintage supermodel-era style.

2 investors

Circ makes gluten-free, non-GMO snack bites containing 10g of protein per pack, sold direct to consumers with a subscription option. The products are shipped to the contiguous United States and Puerto Rico.

2 investors

Circles.Life is a digital telecom provider offering mobile plans with local data, Asia roaming, and unlimited calls to consumers in Singapore. Its plans bundle features such as bill-offset cash rewards, a cashback card, and access to AI models through CirclesAI.

2 investors