Direct to Consumer Startups

A digital media and intelligence platform covering the beauty and grooming industry in the UK, providing daily news, analysis, data products, podcasts, and live events for beauty and retail professionals.

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The Matcha Factory is a seed-to-cup tea company that produces and sells matcha and other Japanese green teas directly to consumers. Its product line includes ceremonial-grade matcha powder, hōjicha powder, and loose leaf green teas such as genmaicha and sencha.

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The New Savant makes fragrances and scented products designed for everyday use, sold direct to consumers online. It operates in the consumer fragrance and lifestyle goods category.

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The ONE TWO designs and sells women's bras and underwear, developing a small range of two bras over seven years tested on more than a thousand diverse bodies. It uses materials such as Bemberg cupro ("silky cotton") and a flexible, low-backed bra structure inspired by Japanese engineering, selling direct to consumers.

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The Pack makes vet-developed plant-based wet dog food using pea-protein-based meat analogues, sold in recyclable 375g cans across three flavours and formulated to be nutritionally complete and hypoallergenic. The products target dog owners seeking vegan, grain-free diets with lower environmental impact.

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The Pandas Friend is a panda-themed streetwear and apparel brand selling hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, tees, shorts, jackets, and accessories such as ceramic mugs. It positions itself as a social impact brand supporting health, wellness, and literacy.

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The Pizza Cupcake is a food brand that makes flaky, savory dough bites filled with pizza ingredients, sold via eCommerce, delivery, and retail grocery stores. Founded in New York City, its products are distributed nationally through retailers including Whole Foods Market and Target.

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The Zero Proof is an online guide and recommendation platform for non-alcoholic wines and spirits that helps consumers discover NA beverages and locate NA-friendly bars, restaurants, and venues globally.

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Evermind creates plant-based nutritional products formulated with clean ingredients to support brain health and mental clarity. The company serves consumers seeking science-backed dietary support for cognitive wellbeing and emotional wellness.

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Thinking Tree Spirits produces farm-to-flask distilled spirits made in Oregon, aimed at home cocktail enthusiasts.

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ThinOptics makes ultra-thin reading glasses along with slim carrying cases that attach to the back of a smartphone, plus phone cases, keychain and wallet cases, blue light blockers, and sunglasses. The company sells eyewear directly to consumers and designs its products using medical-grade materials such as memory-metal alloy and polycarbonate lenses.

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30 Forever produces Power Cream, a peptide-based moisturizer formulated for anti-aging skincare that targets fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture. The product is designed for consumers seeking clinical-grade hydration and visible skin improvement.

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Thom Browne is a fashion design brand specializing in men's, women's, and children's clothing, accessories, and fragrances, known for unconventional tailoring and precise craftsmanship. The brand operates 120 direct-to-consumer stores across 40 countries and is part of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group.

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Thompson Ferrier is a New York City-based brand that sells home fragrance and decorative products, operating a showroom and offering both wholesale and direct consumer purchasing. It maintains an e-commerce shop with region-specific stores and runs daily live events on TikTok.

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Three Farmers is a Canadian family business that grows and sells roasted chickpeas and other pulse-based food products sourced from family farms using sustainable practices. The company connects consumers directly to farmers and emphasizes transparency about where and how their wholesome food is produced.

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Three Spirit makes non-alcoholic botanical drinks formulated with active plant ingredients, positioned as alternatives to alcohol for different moods and moments. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer and stocked in bars.

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Three Ships is a natural skincare brand offering dermatologist-tested, plant-derived beauty products free from over 1,900 potentially harmful synthetics. The company serves consumers seeking transparent, clean beauty solutions without green-washing.

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Thrive Care produces natural mineral sunscreen products formulated with plant-based actives from regeneratively farmed sources. The company sources ingredients from Costa Rican farmland and markets direct-to-consumer skincare with a focus on reef-safe, non-toxic formulations.

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Thryft Ship is an all-in-one platform that enables small businesses to manage shipping, payments, order management, and inventory for selling through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The company provides tools designed specifically for social-first sellers to simplify operations without manual administrative overhead.

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Thuma designs and sells premium home furnishings and bedroom essentials made from natural materials, offered directly to consumers. It operates flagship showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco with concierge and appointment-based shopping.

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Tiba Tempeh makes tempeh products using a slow fermentation method, offering a range that includes a smoky block, marinated pieces, burgers, and mince as plant-based food options. The products are aimed at consumers looking to add tempeh to everyday meals.

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Tiff's Treats is a warm-cookie delivery company that bakes and delivers fresh cookies and related treats to consumers, offering ordering and delivery tracking through its app. It also sells gift options such as keepsake cookie tins.

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TileBar is an omnichannel retailer of tile and bath materials—including marble, terracotta, porcelain, and wood vanities—selling online, through showrooms, and via sales representatives. It serves homeowners and trade professionals across residential, multi-family, commercial, and hospitality projects, offering curated products and visualization tools.

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Tilted Barn Pet Co, a brand of Farm Fresh Pet Foods Inc, produces pet food for dogs. The company grew out of a farmer's market brand into a dedicated pet food business.

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