Direct to Consumer Startups

SECTION 35 is a fashion brand that creates apparel and accessories blending Indigenous heritage with contemporary design. The company serves customers interested in Indigenous-led fashion and storytelling through retail and collaborative collections.

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Bump develops tools for investors in collectibles such as sneakers, NFTs, sports cards, and Pokemon cards, offering membership-based market advice and community connections.

1 investor

SeekWell is the parent company of 1-800 Contacts and Luna, offering contact lenses, glasses, and optical telehealth to consumers, along with a B2B vision care solution for retailers, brands, and doctors. It operates as a vision care retailer and telehealth provider.

1 investor

Seep sells microplastic-free household cleaning essentials, including sponges, made from renewable materials designed to be compostable or recyclable. The UK-based, female-owned B Corp markets its products to environmentally conscious consumers.

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Kyari sells self-watering FRP (fiberglass) planters, indoor plants, and plant-care accessories such as water meters and watering globes, marketed through a direct-to-consumer online store. The product line targets home consumers seeking decorative, low-maintenance greenery for indoor and outdoor spaces.

1 investor

SellAbroad helps direct-to-consumer brands sell internationally by localizing payments, shipping, storefronts, taxes, and translations from a single dashboard, with one-click integrations for Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. It handles local payment methods, DDP pricing, local fulfillment, and auto-translation across 180+ countries and 55+ languages.

1 investor

SellerX is a brand builder that acquires and scales consumer products sold on marketplaces like Amazon into omnichannel brands across multiple geographies. The company operates a portfolio of over 20 brands with presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Eatsens produces roasted mealworms as an edible insect protein product, marketed as a sustainable alternative to conventional meat with significantly lower environmental impact.

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SenseBox offers a monthly subscription of premium curated boxes personalized to a subscriber's tastes, and also sells gift boxes for clients, teams, and personal relationships. Customers complete a short quiz about their preferences and receive a curated selection of products each month.

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An online retailer specializing in contact lenses from recognized manufacturers, offering daily, monthly, toric, and colored lenses selected by certified opticians. It serves consumers in France with features including a loyalty program, third-party payment (tiers payant), and fast delivery.

1 investor

Sereniby makes a nursery air device that combines a pediatric-grade HEPA and carbon air purifier with directed airflow circulation and real-time laser air-quality sensors, sold directly to parents of babies and young children. The device includes a companion app, red-spectrum night light, and is marketed for safe sleep and air quality in the nursery.

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Serge DeNimes sells men's jewellery made from 925 Sterling Silver, designed in London and hallmarked by British Assay Offices. The brand offers collections such as rings, chains, and themed lines sold directly to consumers.

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Serious Pig makes a range of natural-ingredient pub snacks, including snacking cheese and gift hampers, sold direct to consumers and via wholesale accounts to retailers. The UK company is community owned by roughly 4,000 shareholders and offers subscription snack boxes.

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ServeScape is an online marketplace and landscaping services provider that delivers locally-sourced plants and offers professional installation, hardscape construction, and landscape design services. The company serves homeowners and landscaping professionals across its delivery service area.

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Avni sells menstrual and feminine hygiene products for women, including reusable period underwear, cloth pads, panty liners, menstrual cups, sanitary pads, iron supplements, and specialized detergents. The company also runs impact work focused on menstrual health for women in peri-urban and rural areas of India.

1 investor

Cellufree is a supplement containing curcumin and Resvitech, a polyphenol blend, designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite and improve skin firmness and elasticity in adult women. The product targets inflammatory cellulite, particularly for those with lipedema, and serves as a complementary treatment alongside aesthetic procedures.

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E-commerce retailer specializing in canvas prints and wall art, including custom sizing options and handmade oil paintings with gallery-wrapped framing.

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SEVENTY ONE Gin is a premium gin brand emphasizing a wood-and-botanical blend, positioned as a luxury spirit. The product was conceived by Mert Alas.

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Shani Darden Skin Care is a skincare brand created by esthetician Shani Darden that develops and sells facial treatment products for consumers, including moisturizers and serums. Its offerings target skin concerns such as hydration, fine lines, and texture.

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Shaz and Kiks produces nutrient-rich hair care products formulated with Ayurvedic herbs and botanicals to support scalp health and hair growth. The company focuses on responsible sourcing and sustainable production practices.

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Sheep Inc. designs and sells merino wool knitwear, including hoodies and t-shirts, emphasizing durability, natural performance properties, and regenerative sourcing. The company targets consumers seeking long-lasting, sustainable clothing alternatives to fast fashion.

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SHEEX makes performance bedding and cooling sheets using temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking fabrics adapted from athletic textiles. The products are aimed at consumers seeking cooler, deeper sleep and better recovery.

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SHEIN Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer that operates an on-demand production model to sell apparel and related products online. It manages a portfolio of consumer fashion brands and runs sustainability and social impact initiatives.

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Sheringham Distillery is a craft distillery that produces gins and other spirits, including botanical and flavored varieties, along with cocktail recipes for consumers. The company presents itself as an award-winning small-batch spirits maker.

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