Direct to Consumer Startups

Vermont Nut Free sells jelly beans and other confectionery products without tree nut ingredients. The company offers assorted fruit-flavored jelly beans in resealable bags and is transitioning to recipes without artificial dyes.

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Vermont Teddy Bear makes and sells handcrafted teddy bears and plush stuffed animals, including custom and personalized designs, for children and adults. Products come with a lifetime guarantee and free repair, and are offered for gifting occasions such as birthdays, graduations, and holidays, with some items handmade in Vermont, USA.

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Very Great is a digitally-native consumer products company that builds and scales a portfolio of consumer brands using an AI-enabled growth platform spanning supply chain, creative, marketing, and sales. The company identifies emerging consumer trends through data analysis to rapidly prototype, launch, and grow modern consumer product brands.

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Vice Golf is a direct-to-consumer golf brand that designs and sells golf balls, clubs, bags, gloves, apparel, and accessories online. Its product range spans multiple golf ball lines, putters, wedges, woods, and gear aimed at golfers.

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Victor produces premium dog food formulas designed for active dogs, serving professional trainers, breeders, law enforcement K-9 units, and pet owners who prioritize canine nutrition and performance.

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Vida Fuel makes a single-serve protein drink combining whey and collagen protein, developed by dietitians to support muscle mass, joint and bone health, energy, and digestion. The consumer wellness beverage contains all 20 amino acids and uses no artificial sweeteners.

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VideoFizz is a mobile app that automatically collects, edits, adds music, and combines photos and videos into finished videos using its C3DM technology. It serves both businesses creating promotional content and individuals making group video montages for celebrations, which can be shared via email, text, or social media.

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Vigurus Technologies develops SP1KE™, a protective materials technology platform designed for impact mitigation and flexible, lightweight protection across sports equipment, transportation, construction, and other industrial applications.

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Vilo Gelato is a gelato maker that produces a wide range of artisanal flavors using sourced ingredients such as Valrhona cacao, pistachios, and Japanese matcha, including high-protein and collagen-infused lines. It operates themed physical ice cream shops across Indonesia, including locations in Alam Sutera, Bali (Kuta), and Semarang.

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Vince is a fashion brand that designs and sells apparel, accessories, and luxury goods including cashmere, silk, and leather pieces, sold through direct-to-consumer channels including online retail, in-store, and delivery services.

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Corksy offers a technology platform, services, and sales channels for wineries to run and grow their direct-to-consumer business. It combines SaaS and DTC digital growth tools aimed at the wine industry.

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Vinyl Me, Please (VMP) is a vinyl record subscription service that curates and produces premium pressed records for music enthusiasts. It builds a community around collecting and discovering music on vinyl.

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Vista Hermosa makes traditionally crafted Mexican tortillas and totopos using simple ingredients and no preservatives. The brand originated from Tacombi, a group of neighborhood taquerias, and sells its products for home consumption.

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Vital Bites produces probiotic and health supplement chews for dogs, formulated with research-backed ingredients to address digestive, skin, and joint health issues. The products are manufactured in the EU and sold direct-to-consumer across Europe.

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Vital Proteins is a consumer wellness brand that makes collagen-based nutrition supplements marketed to support hair, skin, bones, and joints. Its products are sold as powders and other formats aimed at everyday wellness routines.

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Vivense is an online furniture and home decor retailer offering living room, bedroom, kitchen, office, kids' and youth room furniture, outdoor furniture, and decorative accessories across a range of styles and price points. It serves consumers through both online shopping and physical stores, including bundled "wedding packages" for couples setting up a new home.

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ViX Paula Hermanny is a swimwear and beachwear brand selling women's designer swimsuits and resort apparel directly to consumers online, operating a loyalty and rewards program for shoppers.

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vly develops plant-based foods made from pea protein, positioned as nutritious and low-sugar alternatives to conventional and oat-based products. The company runs its own lab to research and improve its plant-based product line, marketed primarily to German consumers.

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Voli makes powdered superfood drink mixes for hydration, energy, and recovery, formulated with natural ingredients like coconut water, sea moss, marine magnesium, and green tea, with no added sugar or artificial additives. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer with mix-and-match subscription bundles.

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Volley makes canned premium tequila soda drinks using additive-free Blanco tequila, organic lime juice, and carbonation, sold direct to consumers online by the pack. The ready-to-drink beverage brand positions itself as a clean-ingredient alternative to spiked seltzers.

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Vosges is a chocolate maker founded in 1998 that produces artisanal chocolate using globally sourced ingredients, presented with a focus on storytelling and high-art packaging. Its products combine proprietary dark and milk chocolate with ingredients such as high-phenolic olive oil, hazelnuts, curry powder, honey, and edible gold leaf.

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Voylla is a jewellery brand that designs and sells gold-plated fashion jewellery, including its nature-inspired Leafy Affair collection of earrings and other pieces. It sells directly to consumers online with shipping across India and internationally.

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A telehealth company offering Tirzepatide, a once-weekly injectable medication that acts on GLP-1 and GIP hormone receptors to control appetite, regulate blood sugar, and support weight loss. It markets prescription metabolic and weight-management treatments to consumers.

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Vitamins is a consumer brand selling dietary supplements such as vitamin D3, multivitamin complexes, and Omega 3-6-9, marketed to support immunity, bone health, skin, nails, and hair. Products are sold to end consumers through online marketplaces.

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