Direct to Consumer Startups

Jones Soda is a beverage brand that sells a range of sodas and drinks directly to consumers online.

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Jordan's Skinny Mixes sells sugar-free, zero-calorie flavoring syrups, sauces, and beverage enhancers for coffee, drinks, and hydration. The direct-to-consumer brand markets better-for-you products to health-conscious consumers.

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Journi is a mobile-first company that uses AI to automatically organize photos from a phone's camera roll or Google Photos into designed photo books, prints, calendars, and cards. It serves consumers who want to turn digital memories into printed keepsakes, with local production in Europe, the UK, the US, and Australia using FSC-certified materials.

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Joyfull Bakery makes all-natural snack products, including Parmesan crisps, seeded Parmesan flats, and thin crisps, made from 100% aged Parmesan without preservatives or fillers. The products are sold in the deli/specialty cheese section of grocery stores for everyday snacking, salads, soups, and charcuterie.

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Online store selling Colombian coffee products including whole bean, freeze-dried, and espresso capsule varieties for consumers. Operates as an ecommerce site for the Chilean market.

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Juice Press sells organic smoothies, protein bowls, soups, and grocery products, including ready-to-blend DIY smoothie and bowl kits available by subscription. It operates retail stores and delivery in New York City with nationwide frozen shipping, serving direct-to-consumer health-food shoppers.

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Juicefast sells vetted wellness and nutrition products — such as pressed juices and ready-to-eat meals — crafted by certified nutritionists and dietitians, built around a framework of nutrition, movement, sleep, and mind & spirit. The company uses a global buying team, health experts, and AI trend analysis to source products, and relies on customer testing before items go live.

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Julianna Rae designs and sells luxury women's sleepwear and lingerie made from mulberry silk, cotton, and micro modal, including pajamas, robes, and panties. It sells directly to consumers, and its garments have been featured in films, TV shows, and magazines.

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June Farm is a flower farm growing specialty cut flowers, sold wholesale to florists and directly to consumers. It is based in Charlotte, Vermont.

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Junglee makes canned craft cocktails with Indian-inspired flavors such as Indian Spiced Lemonade, Tamarind Margarita, and Green Mango Smash. The ready-to-drink beverages are 7% ABV, gluten-free, kosher, and made without GMOs or preservatives.

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Just Enough Wines produces premium wines from grapes sourced from sustainable vineyards, primarily located along the California Central Coast. Its vineyards are certified by Sustainability in Practice (SIP) and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA).

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Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain offering salads and bowls made with daily-diced vegetables, house-made dressings, and fresh-prepped proteins, served in reusable bowls. It sells prepared food directly to consumers.

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Just Spices sells pre-mixed spice blends packaged in single cans, each designed to be used across a range of recipes. The company markets ready-to-use seasoning products to home cooks.

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Just Vertical designs and sells indoor vertical gardens and living green walls that let consumers grow greens, herbs, and vegetables at home without soil, using built-in lighting and self-watering systems. Its products, sold to households on a monthly payment or purchase basis, come with seeds and supplies as part of a produce payback program.

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JUST WEARS sells active underwear direct to consumers, offering products in colors such as Dark Olive. The company operates an online store with promotions and free shipping thresholds.

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K-Uno (ケイウノ) is a Japanese jewelry brand founded in 1981 that designs and produces custom-made jewelry, along with reforming and repair services, using in-house designers and craftsmen. It operates retail stores in Japan and Taiwan, offers Disney-themed jewelry, and polishes its own diamonds.

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K9 Natural is a pet food brand offering natural nutrition products for companion animals such as dogs. The company provides pet nutrition and shares pet care guidance through veterinary experts.

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KAAI designs functional yet stylish handbags and work bags for active, professional women, with a focus on timeless design and organization. The brand, founded by two women in Antwerp, sells online and through studio stores in Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium.

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KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms cultivates and processes functional mushrooms (Lion's Mane, Chaga, Reishi, Shiitake) in Finland, selling organic liquid extracts, powders, and elixirs to consumers for wellness. Products use the company's proprietary NordRelease extraction process and offer batch-level traceability via QR codes, with distribution in Finland, Europe, and North America.

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Karigar Mandi offers handcrafted footwear made by artisans in Agra, India, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design. It sells consumer footwear products directly.

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Kabo makes fresh dog food formulated with canine nutrition experts and produced in Canada with local ingredients, delivered directly to customers. It serves dog owners in Canada with subscription-style fresh pet food that meets AAFCO standards.

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A brand offering kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) milk, with regional storefronts for Japan, Korea, and the rest of the world.

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Kadri Clothing makes tactical clothing designed for women, developed by women. Its products are manufactured in the United States.

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Kagayaku Cosmetics develops and sells a range of skincare and haircare products, including moisturizers, UV/dark-spot care lines, all-in-one gels, and hair care for various life stages. Founded in 1984, the company sells through consumer cooperatives (seikyo) in Japan and maintains its own quality and safety standards.

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