Direct to Consumer Startups

Ace & Tate sells eyewear including prescription glasses and sunglasses through its own retail stores and website. It operates a direct-to-consumer eyewear brand.

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Aceblend is a direct-to-consumer nutritional supplement brand offering microalgae-based omega-3, protein powders, mushroom concentrates, magnesium complexes, and functional beverages targeting fitness and wellness consumers in India.

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Aceva is a doctor-founded supplement brand that develops vitamins and wellness formulas with an in-house clinical team of PhDs, dietitians, and practitioners, with independent lab testing. It sells direct to consumers online, offering products for energy, sleep, immune, and heart/brain support plus a quiz-based personalized supplement pack.

1 investor

Acid League makes food products such as flavored vinegars and dressings aimed at home cooks and chefs. It positions itself as a consumer packaged food brand focused on flavor-driven cooking ingredients.

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Act+Acre is a hair care brand founded on the principle that scalp health drives hair health, offering products developed by a celebrity hairstylist and trichologist. The site also presents a package protection add-on covering online and subscription purchases against loss, theft, or damage in transit.

1 investor

LEON is a fast-casual restaurant chain that offers nutritionally balanced meals at quick-service speed, operating across the UK and Europe. The company expanded beyond dining into grocery products and ready-meals sold in supermarkets.

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ActivKare sells incontinence products and mobility aids for people recovering from physical setbacks, with same-day or next-day shipping and insurance coverage assistance.

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Ada Diamonds is a fine jewelry maker specializing in lab grown diamonds, offering both catalog and fully bespoke engagement rings, wedding bands, and other jewelry designed around individually selected stones. It serves consumers through in-person appointments at its New York flagship showroom or virtual consultations with its concierge team.

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Adbuffs is a performance marketing agency for direct-to-consumer brands, offering strategy, media buying, creative, retention, and incrementality measurement to drive profitable revenue growth. It works with DTC brands across fashion, beauty, and wellness, and positions itself as India's first agency to integrate marketing measurement and incrementality.

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Ader Error is a South Korean fashion brand that designs and sells apparel and accessories through collections and lookbooks. It operates a direct-to-consumer online store with physical retail locations.

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Adla is an e-commerce service that curates and delivers clothing for customers to try on at home for free, charging only for items kept and arranging pickup of returns. The company initially targets college students.

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Adrianna Papell designs women's evening wear and special occasion dresses, as well as everyday separates for work and weekend wear. The brand has been creating classically styled formal and cocktail dresses since 1980, with pieces typically worn for weddings, red carpet events, and other celebrations.

1 investor

Adukale sells instant South Indian food mixes such as Gojjavalakki, Rava Idli, Rava Dosa, and Maddur Vade that customers prepare at home by adding water. It offers packaged traditional snack and breakfast products sold direct to consumers online.

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Adunni Organics produces natural and organic skin and body care products made with plant-based ingredients. The company sells directly to consumers through retail stores across Nigeria.

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Advanced Diabetes Supply is a nationwide supplier of diabetes equipment and supplies, serving patients and healthcare professionals. Founded in 2002, it offers direct-to-patient ordering with priority shipping and partnership/referral options for providers.

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Pushys is an Australian online retailer of road, mountain and gravel bikes, scooters, and cycling accessories, stocking over 50,000 products from authorised local distributors. It serves cyclists across all disciplines, from professional riders to recreational adventurers, and ships from its Brisbane distribution centre.

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A UK-based tea company offering custom blending, flavouring, sourcing, and packaging services for businesses and consumers, as well as bulk off-the-shelf tea products. They serve entrepreneurs launching tea brands, corporate buyers, and wholesale customers with small-batch production and hand-packing capabilities.

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Rambhajo's is an Indian jewellery house crafting traditional Jadau, Polki, Kundan, and Meenakari pieces, including a bridal collection, that combine Mughal, Rajputana, and Deccan design heritage with contemporary styling.

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AdYogi is a performance marketing agency and e-commerce automation platform serving direct-to-consumer and marketplace fashion brands across the US, UAE, and India. The company integrates proprietary automation tools with platforms like Shopify and manages advertising campaigns on Meta, Google, and Amazon.

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Aelo is an Australian eye care brand founded by optometrists, offering products designed for daily use and comfort. It takes a lifestyle-led approach to eye area care for people with screen-heavy days, travel, and everyday self-care routines.

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Aēras water produces premium bottled water with emphasis on sophisticated design and sustainable environmental practices.

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Aéropostale is a specialty retailer offering casual apparel, denim, and fashion accessories for young men and women across physical stores and e-commerce channels. The brand operates over 500 locations in the United States and Puerto Rico, with additional international presence through licensing partnerships in multiple countries.

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AETHER is an apparel brand offering outdoor and adventure gear, with a paid Insider Membership that gives customers discounts, early access to new collections, and invitations to special events.

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Free AF makes non-alcoholic cocktails using a proprietary plant-based botanical called Afterglow that mimics the warmth and bite of alcohol. The company sells ready-to-drink alcohol-free spritzes and cocktail-style beverages direct to consumers and through retailers in New Zealand, the US, and the UK.

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