Direct to Consumer Startups

Manitobah is an Indigenous-owned footwear brand that designs and sells moccasins and boots featuring traditional beadwork and floral artwork. The company sells directly to consumers online and positions itself as a global brand rooted in Indigenous culture.

1 investor

MANORS is a golf apparel brand that designs and sells clothing and footwear such as trousers and golf shoes, including a Reebok collaboration. It sells direct-to-consumer with next-day delivery in the United Kingdom.

1 investor

MANTLE develops skincare products formulated in its laboratory in northern Sweden, combining natural compounds with biochemistry. The brand positions itself around Scandinavian skincare influenced by the Nordic climate.

1 investor

Marble Stitches (Marble Apparel Ltd.) is a garment studio offering custom-made bridal wear, suits, and clothing for individuals and families, with a focus on guaranteed delivery deadlines and made-to-measure fit. It serves bridal couples, families, and individuals in Nigeria, operating from a studio in Lagos.

1 investor

Online store selling cosmetics products, including a makeup palette ("Actif New Essential Palette"). The site is a Korean-language e-commerce shop offering discounts on beauty items.

1 investor

Marietta Cookies bakes and delivers handcrafted cookies in flavors such as chocolate chip, Danish butter, candy chip, sugar wafers, and palmiers. It is a family-run cookie business selling directly to consumers online.

1 investor

Marine Layer is a clothing brand that designs and sells apparel such as tees, sweaters, and dresses directly to consumers online.

1 investor

Marou is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources cacao directly from farmers in Vietnam and produces chocolate in its own factory. It handles roasting, grinding, tempering, and hand-printed packaging of its chocolate bars in-house.

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TFIOM (The Future Is On Mars) is a luxury fashion brand that creates collections inspired by Mars, space, and contemporary art to motivate younger audiences. It operates as a division of youth media company Mars Reel Media Corp, with a team drawn from designers at Gucci and New Guards Group.

1 investor

Martini Mates makes ready-to-drink premium bottled martinis (14% alc/vol) designed to be prepared in about 20 seconds using a pour-shake-pour method, with no measuring or prep required. The product targets consumers looking for an affordable, convenient cocktail alternative.

1 investor

Masa Chips makes tortilla chips fried without seed oils, using three natural ingredients. The product is marketed as a snack food sold direct to consumers.

1 investor

Masienda sells Mexican kitchen staples including heirloom corn masa harina, tortillas, and quesadillas, along with recipes and cookbooks for making Mexican street food at home. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer and through more than 2,000 grocery stores and independent retailers across the U.S.

1 investor

MASPANADAS makes Latin-flavored empanadas stuffed with premium ingredients, marketed as lower-calorie (150-180 calories) and protein-rich (3-7 grams per serving) snacks. The products are sold online and in retail stores.

1 investor

Matchaful is a female-founded purveyor of premium matcha and plant-based botanical beverages and snacks with an emphasis on sustainable, single-origin sourcing and organic practices. The company operates retail cafes in Manhattan and sells products online, offering ceremonial-grade matcha, creative lattes, elixirs, and chef-crafted plant-forward snacks.

1 investor

Material makes kitchenware and kitchen tools designed for everyday cooking and food preparation. The company serves home cooks seeking quality, innovative kitchen products.

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Matilda Jane Clothing sells whimsical, patterned apparel and accessories for children, including dresses, tunics, leggings, tops, backpacks, and lunchboxes. It operates as a direct-to-consumer children's clothing brand.

1 investor

Matter of Fact develops skincare products, including an age-defying moisturizer that combines peptides, hyaluronic acid, and other active ingredients using its Actisolv technology to stabilize actives such as Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid, and Retinol in a single-step formula. Its products are clinically tested and formulated to be suitable for sensitive skin.

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Mavericks Snacks makes family-oriented packaged snacks, including whole-grain sandwich crackers and lower-sugar Bolt Cookies, made with Non-GMO Project Verified ingredients. Its products are sold to families through retailers such as Thrive Market, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.

1 investor

Maya Kaimal produces packaged Indian foods including simmer sauces, dals, chanas, rice, and a line of Chinese Indian (Desi Chinese) products, along with cookbooks and recipes. The brand focuses on homestyle South Indian flavors for home cooks.

1 investor

MAYU sells consumer water products including the Swirl carafe that aerates and pH-balances tap, filtered, or bottled water, along with natural liquid mineral drops and electrolytes for hydration. The products are marketed to households focused on wellness and improved water taste and quality.

1 investor

McBride Sisters Wine Company produces and sells wine directly to consumers, including its Black Girl Magic and SHE CAN labels, along with a subscription wine club. The Black- and women-owned brand emphasizes accessibility, sustainability, and social consciousness, with roots in California and New Zealand wine regions.

1 investor

MDacne offers customized, dermatologist-formulated acne treatment kits that use a quiz and AI-based skin profile from a selfie to tailor medicated creams, moisturizers, and cleansers. It sells directly to consumers seeking acne treatment and includes dermatologist chat support and ongoing regimen adjustments.

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MDhair offers dermatologist-formulated, customized hair regrowth kits—including topical serums, supplements, shampoo, and marine collagen—based on an AI scalp assessment and quiz. The direct-to-consumer service targets people experiencing hair thinning or loss and includes dermatologist chat support and ongoing treatment adjustments.

1 investor

Meal Village delivers fresh, chef-prepared cooked meals to customers' homes daily, requiring no subscription or commitment. The service targets busy individuals and families seeking convenient, healthy, and affordable meal alternatives to takeout and restaurants.

1 investor