Direct to Consumer Startups

Marble Stitches (Marble Apparel Ltd.) is a garment studio offering custom-made bridal wear, suits, and clothing for individuals and families, with a focus on guaranteed delivery deadlines and made-to-measure fit. It serves bridal couples, families, and individuals in Nigeria, operating from a studio in Lagos.

1 investor

Online store selling cosmetics products, including a makeup palette ("Actif New Essential Palette"). The site is a Korean-language e-commerce shop offering discounts on beauty items.

1 investor

Marietta Cookies bakes and delivers handcrafted cookies in flavors such as chocolate chip, Danish butter, candy chip, sugar wafers, and palmiers. It is a family-run cookie business selling directly to consumers online.

1 investor

Marine Layer is a clothing brand that designs and sells apparel such as tees, sweaters, and dresses directly to consumers online.

1 investor

Marou Faiseurs de Chocolat is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources premium cocoa beans directly from small farmers across Vietnamese provinces and produces craft dark chocolate entirely from Vietnamese-grown ingredients. The company partners directly with cocoa producers to create single-origin chocolate bars reflecting the distinct flavor profiles of different Vietnamese regions.

1 investor

TFIOM (The Future Is On Mars) is a luxury fashion brand that creates collections inspired by Mars, space, and contemporary art to motivate younger audiences. It operates as a division of youth media company Mars Reel Media Corp, with a team drawn from designers at Gucci and New Guards Group.

1 investor

Martini Mates produces ready-to-drink pre-made cocktails, including passionfruit martini and basil lemondrop martini varieties. The products are gluten-free, dairy-free, and veteran-owned.

1 investor

Masienda sells Mexican kitchen staples including heirloom corn masa harina, tortillas, and quesadillas, along with recipes and cookbooks for making Mexican street food at home. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer and through more than 2,000 grocery stores and independent retailers across the U.S.

1 investor

A food company that produces empanadas, Hispanic hand pies with flaky crusts and savory fillings, available for purchase in retail stores and online.

1 investor

Matilda Jane Clothing is a direct-to-consumer children's apparel brand offering whimsically designed dresses, tunics, leggings, and accessories for young girls.

1 investor

Matter of Fact produces skincare serums formulated with patent-protected delivery technologies, targeting consumers seeking clinical-grade treatment for skin firmness, brightness, and fine lines. The company emphasizes stability and efficacy through proprietary formulations featuring active ingredients like vitamin C.

1 investor

MAUJH designs contemporary Kundan jewelry, including reversible earrings, necklaces, and Kundan-embellished Apple Watch bands, reinterpreting a traditional Mughal-era craft for everyday wear. Pieces are designed in California and handcrafted by artisans in India, sold direct to consumers.

1 investor

MaxiCoffee is an online retailer selling coffee beans, including its own Perléo house brand and third-party roasters, with some coffees roasted to order in France. The store offers a wide range of blends and single-origin coffees to consumers, with subscription delivery options.

1 investor

Maya Kaimal produces packaged Indian foods including simmer sauces, dals, chanas, rice, and a line of Chinese Indian (Desi Chinese) products, along with cookbooks and recipes. The brand focuses on homestyle South Indian flavors for home cooks.

1 investor

MAYU produces a water carafe with a motorized vortex base that creates structured water by spinning an impeller to oxygenate and organize water molecules. The product is marketed as a wellness accessory for consumers seeking improved hydration and aesthetic appeal in their homes.

1 investor

M-box provides digital tools to help individuals manage over-the-counter medication use safely and effectively for self-medication and disease prevention. The company supports sustainable healthcare systems by addressing gaps in medication selection and user guidance.

1 investor

McBride Sisters Wine Company produces and sells wine directly to consumers, including its Black Girl Magic and SHE CAN labels, along with a subscription wine club. The Black- and women-owned brand emphasizes accessibility, sustainability, and social consciousness, with roots in California and New Zealand wine regions.

1 investor

MDacne offers customized, dermatologist-formulated acne treatment kits that use a quiz and AI-based skin profile from a selfie to tailor medicated creams, moisturizers, and cleansers. It sells directly to consumers seeking acne treatment and includes dermatologist chat support and ongoing regimen adjustments.

1 investor

MD Hair offers personalized hair regrowth kits and complementary hair and scalp care products for consumers experiencing hair loss. The company provides customized treatment solutions including serums, shampoos, supplements, and filtered showerheads designed to address genetic and age-related hair loss.

1 investor

Meal Village delivers fresh, chef-prepared cooked meals to customers' homes daily, requiring no subscription or commitment. The service targets busy individuals and families seeking convenient, healthy, and affordable meal alternatives to takeout and restaurants.

1 investor

Meals in Minutes offers customizable, pre-prepared sous-vide-style meals that customers mix and match from proteins, bases, and sides, then cook by boiling, pan-frying, or air-frying at home. It sells frozen, portioned meals with natural ingredients and vegan, gluten-free, and keto options via a next-day delivery subscription service.

1 investor

Mechanix Wear designs and manufactures work gloves for skilled trade professionals, mechanics, construction workers, and service members using anatomical design and proprietary material technology.

1 investor

Huhu designs bags, including diaper bags, with detailed organization features aimed at parents managing daily life with young children.

1 investor

Melanin Skyn Co. is a skincare brand offering products formulated for sensitive and eczema-prone skin across all melanin tones, along with hair care items. Founded by a licensed esthetician, it sells skincare kits and products direct to consumers.

1 investor