Direct to Consumer Startups

Deliciously Ella offers a subscription membership, available via website and app, with 2,000+ plant-based recipes, guided meditations, and wellness tools like meal planning and shopping lists. It also sells plant-based snacks and breakfast products made with natural ingredients, plus branded merchandise, aimed at consumers seeking healthy eating and wellness.

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Dendro makes Night Restore, a doctor-endorsed liquid sleep supplement delivered as a nightly cherry-flavoured shot with a nine-plus ingredient blend intended to reduce stress, improve sleep quality and support next-day energy. The direct-to-consumer wellness product is sold to adult consumers, with free UK shipping indicating a UK market.

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derma e sells skincare products such as serums, moisturizers, cleansers, eye creams, and mineral sunscreens, including vitamin C, retinol, and peptide-based formulations. The products are sold directly to consumers and target concerns like anti-aging, brightening, acne, and hydration.

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DERMAFLASH makes sonic dermaplaning skincare devices, such as the LUXE+, that remove dead skin cells, buildup, and facial hair to smooth and brighten skin. The consumer beauty products are sold directly to shoppers online.

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Dermala is a skincare company offering a personalized, FDA-approved acne treatment delivered as a monthly subscription kit that uses probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics to target acne-causing bacteria in the skin and gut microbiome. It applies big data, machine learning, and AI to tailor and optimize each customer's treatment based on their results.

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Dermstore is an online retailer selling skincare, hair care, makeup, fragrance, sunscreen, and beauty tools from a wide range of brands directly to consumers. It offers subscription beauty boxes, HSA/FSA-eligible products, gift cards, and expert consultation services.

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Desert Farms sells camel milk and related dairy products sourced from certified farms, marketed for its nutritional and immune-supporting properties. The company positions camel milk as an alternative for consumers with cow milk sensitivities, athletes, and those seeking high-nutrition dairy.

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Desi Hangover designs and sells handcrafted footwear for men and women, made by artisan communities practicing a centuries-old shoemaking craft. The brand offers everyday and festive-season styles sold directly to consumers.

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DevaCurl sells curl care and styling hair products for people with curly and textured hair, offering personalized routines via a curl quiz and a loyalty rewards program. The company also co-founded the Texture Education Collective to advocate for textured hair training in beauty schools.

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Dew It Skin is a skincare brand offering sunscreen products, including SPF 50 sunscreen lotions, body mists, and bundles designed for skin exposed to tropical sun. Pricing is listed in Indonesian Rupiah, indicating a focus on the Indonesian market.

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Dia&Co is an online fashion retailer offering clothing for women, with a focus on extended size ranges and personalized styling.

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An e-commerce store selling craft and scrapbooking supplies such as decorative paper, sold direct to consumers online.

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Diggs makes a dog crate system that includes a crate, an orthopedic bed, and a patented Groov lick-mat training aid designed to work together to help dogs settle and support crate training. It sells pet products directly to dog owners.

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Dimples handcrafts custom 3D fingerprint jewelry, including rings and necklaces made from images of fingerprints, hand and footprints, handwriting, drawings, and paw prints. Based in Ontario, Canada, it sells personalized keepsake and memorial jewelry to customers across Canada, the United States, and internationally.

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Dinner for Dogs sells premium wet and dry dog food along with treats, chews, natural snacks, energy bars, superfoods, and health chews for dogs. It offers a range of pet nutrition and health products for dog owners.

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Diptyque is a French fragrance and lifestyle house selling perfumes such as its Philosykos eau de parfum, along with related scented products. The brand operates directly to consumers through its online store.

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Dirty Shirley is a ready-made cocktail brand producing a version of the classic Dirty Shirley drink made with organic cherry juice instead of grenadine. It positions itself as a consumer beverage emphasizing natural ingredients and no artificial coloring.

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Divan.ru designs and sells designer furniture for residential homes, aimed at consumers furnishing their apartments. It operates in the furniture retail and e-commerce category.

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DIVI sells hair and scalp care products including serums, treatments, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, and vitamins aimed at improving hair fullness and scalp health. The company offers direct-to-consumer haircare products through its online store.

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Divi develops and distributes scalp care products sold through salons and Ulta Beauty stores. The company partners with stylists and salon professionals who can earn commission by selling its products.

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Doce Mezcal produces artisanal mezcal made from 100% hand-harvested Capon Espadin agaves, sold direct-to-consumer online and through retail bars. Its products are marketed as gluten-free, vegan, zero-carb, and plant-based.

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doddl designs and sells baby and toddler cutlery, plates, and bowls engineered for different developmental stages from first foods (around 6 months) to independent eating (up to 5 years). Developed with occupational therapists, the products support baby led weaning and fine motor-skill development, and are used by parents and nurseries.

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Dodjivi makes functional mushroom coffee blends using Arabica beans and ingredients like Lion's Mane and Chaga, marketed for cognitive and body support in daily routines. The products are manufactured in Canada with fully listed ingredients for wellness-focused consumers.

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Dog Chef prepares fresh, custom cooked meals and premium kibble for dogs, using natural ingredients and recipes formulated by veterinary canine nutritionists. It sells directly to consumers via a flexible subscription with a personalized menu calculator and free home delivery.

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