Consumer Startups

Dogdrop operates open-play dog daycare locations billed by the hour, offering walk-in service with no reservations, curbside drop-off, real-time text updates, and CPR-certified attendants ("Droperators") trained in dog behavior. It targets dog owners seeking flexible enrichment and socialization for their pets, and offers a franchise system for operators wanting to run their own daycare business.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]

2 investors

DogHuggy is a Japanese marketplace that connects dog owners who need pet-sitting with vetted individual dog hosts who care for the pets in their own homes. The platform offers cage-free, in-home boarding with host screening, ID verification, pre-booking meetings, credit card payments, daily photo reports, and insurance coverage.

2 investors

Dolcezza is a gelato and coffee shop in Washington DC that produces small-batch, hand-made gelato using locally-sourced ingredients and traditional methods. Operating from a central production facility and multiple retail locations, the company emphasizes seasonal sourcing and direct relationships with local farmers.

2 investors

Dorsia is a members-only platform that provides access to hard-to-book restaurant reservations, tables, and invite-only cultural events worldwide. It targets high-end consumers seeking curated hospitality and lifestyle experiences.

2 investors

Dr. Scholl's manufactures cushioning insoles designed to reduce foot fatigue and soreness through pressure distribution and energy-return technology. The product targets consumers seeking comfort during daily activities, exercise, or prolonged standing.

2 investors

Draftea is a mobile app for online sports betting, offering live in-game betting with real-time odds across sports such as soccer, American football, basketball, baseball, and Formula 1. It serves consumer bettors in the Spanish-speaking market (Mexico, with prizes stated in pesos).

2 investors

DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games. The platform combines advanced building capabilities with social features and supports large-scale concurrent player counts.

2 investors

DrHouse produces medical content written by health journalists and reviewed by licensed medical professionals to ensure accuracy and reliability for a consumer audience.

2 investors

Magna makes a daily hydration drink mix that blends three forms of magnesium (malate, glycinate, and gluconate) with electrolytes and vitamins to support energy, focus, muscle recovery, and hydration. The direct-to-consumer supplement is sold online in multiple flavors, with a creatine-added version also available.

2 investors

SkyPop makes a protein soda that contains 10g of whey protein, zero sugar, and 45 calories per can. The beverage is marketed as a next-generation soda for everyday consumption.

2 investors

Driver offers a mobile app that turns a phone into a dash cam for recording drives. It is used by everyday drivers for continuous in-vehicle recording.

2 investors

Fresco builds an AI cooking companion and a connected-cooking platform (KitchenOS) that appliance and app brands embed to deliver guided cooking experiences across devices. It serves consumer appliance and kitchen brands looking to connect with home cooks through a cross-brand ecosystem of appliances, content, and recipes.

2 investors

Drop Fake is a games company whose first title, DCKO, is a free-to-play mobile fighting game set in the DC Universe featuring real-time PvP and PvE modes with customizable rosters. It operates as a remote-first studio.

2 investors

Droplette makes a patented device that converts skincare serums into a fine mist designed to penetrate the skin barrier, sold alongside serum capsules such as its Collagen Boosting Hydrofiller. The consumer skincare products aim to hydrate skin and reduce fine lines using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients.

2 investors

Dropps makes enzyme-powered laundry and dish cleaning products, including detergent pods and odor-eliminating additives, using biobased formulas free of harsh chemicals and plastic-free paperboard packaging. It sells directly to consumers and operates as a certified B Corp and public benefit corporation.

2 investors

Dropz makes sugar- and calorie-free flavor cubes (dropz) and Iced Coffee Cubes that dissolve in water to add taste and vitamins, sold direct to consumers along with reusable bottles and starter sets. The products are developed and produced in Switzerland.

2 investors

Drug Eleven operates a chain of drugstores and dispensing pharmacies that fill prescriptions issued by medical institutions nationwide, alongside retail products and services. It offers services such as prescription dispensing, delivery, a loyalty point card, and a mobile app, with store locations across Okinawa, Kumamoto, and other regions of Japan.

2 investors

DubClub operates a platform where sports betting content creators ("cappers") can monetize their picks and betting advice, while bettors access reliable predictions and tips from multiple creators. The platform facilitates creator-to-bettor transactions and communities in the sports betting space.

2 investors

Duffl delivers snacks to college students within 10 minutes, using data analytics to select high-demand products and leveraging electric scooters and student couriers for last-mile delivery.

2 investors

Dulce Vida produces certified organic tequila made from 100% blue weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico, distributed for consumers seeking premium, handcrafted spirits. The company operates across multiple product lines including unaged, reposado, añejo, and infused tequilas with a focus on sustainable production practices.

2 investors

Duon is a real-time indoor navigation app that helps users locate shops, ATMs, restrooms, and other facilities within indoor spaces like malls and commercial centers in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The platform serves both consumers and brands by connecting them in physical indoor environments.

2 investors

DwellSocial delivers meals from well-known Chicago restaurants to customers in the Chicago suburbs, offering scheduled home delivery or local pickup. It operates as an online food ordering and delivery service connecting suburban consumers with city restaurants on a rotating basis.

2 investors

Drop is a consumer rewards app where users link offers from brands they already shop and earn points on eligible purchases made through the app. Points can be redeemed for gift cards and credits at retailers such as Amazon, Netflix, and Starbucks.

2 investors

EastMeetEast (EME Hive) is a dating app that matches Asian singles based on cultural criteria. It operates a consumer-facing mobile product in the online dating category.

2 investors