Direct to Consumer Startups

Daybird makes a vegan 4-in-1 skincare and makeup product that combines a serum, moisturizer, sheer tint, and mineral SPF 50 sunscreen in a single step, formulated with ingredients such as niacinamide, bisabolol, and zinc oxide. The clean, non-comedogenic products are cruelty-free certified and sold directly to consumers.

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Dayglow sells single-origin specialty coffee roasted fresh weekly, such as a Colombian Pink Bourbon from the Cauca region. Products are sold directly to consumers online.

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DAYS helps families celebrate cultural traditions through curated kits that include recipes, designs, craft projects, and ritual objects. The company serves families seeking to share their cultural heritage with extended family and communities.

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Days brews non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV) beers, including a lager and a pale ale, made with plant-based, all-natural ingredients and lower in calories. The Edinburgh-based brand sells its alcohol-free beers direct to consumers as a substitute for regular beer.

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A direct-to-consumer haircare brand offering scalp treatment and hair growth serums and ritual products formulated with active ingredients.

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De La Calle produces a modern Mexican soda based on tepache, a traditional fermented beverage made with pineapple, sugar, spices, and carbonated water. The brand targets consumers seeking lower-sugar, culturally-rooted beverages.

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Dear Kate makes period underwear and leak-resistant activewear designed for women's everyday use throughout the menstrual cycle. The company sells directly to consumers in the women's apparel category.

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DedCool is a fragrance and home scent brand selling perfumes, sample packs, and room and linen sprays directly to consumers. Its product line includes signature scents such as Xtra Milk.

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A footwear and sock retailer offering clothing, footwear, and unisex accessories directly to consumers.

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Del Real Foods produces Hispanic food products including tamales, carnitas, pupusas, and salsas made with traditional cooking methods, fresh ingredients, and no preservatives. The company distributes ready-to-eat meals through retail grocery stores.

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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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Delta makes hemp-derived THC seltzers and a cannabis "spirit" drink, precisely dosed at 5, 10, or 20mg of Delta-9 THC with no sugar or alcohol. The direct-to-consumer beverages are marketed as a THC alternative to alcoholic drinks and edibles, sold online and through retail stores.

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Delzur sells handcrafted bags, including Arhuaca mochila and Wayuu crossbody styles, made in collaboration with indigenous communities using natural, recycled, and ethically sourced materials. It combines traditional weaving techniques with contemporary design and markets its products directly to consumers online.

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DEN Outdoors is a home-design company offering 40+ proprietary off-the-shelf house and cabin plans with upfront pricing, a platform for real-time collaboration, and prefab shell kits. It sells digital plans and prefab kits to individuals building homes, with customers across all fifty U.S. states and beyond.

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Dendro Health helps consumers improve their sleep quality through a focus on reducing overcomplexity and returning to fundamentals in sleep health. The company operates in the digital health and wellness space, addressing widespread sleep deprivation and insomnia as foundational health issues.

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Denjo Dogs is a Swedish company that designs and sells dog products, including its Classic Nest dog bed, with all products manufactured in the EU. It sells directly to consumers, offering free shipping in Sweden on orders over a set amount.

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DERMA E develops skincare and personal care products formulated without toxic ingredients, targeting consumers who seek clean beauty alternatives free from parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. The company maintains a proprietary list of over 2,700 banned ingredients and supports environmental and social causes through its charitable partnerships.

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Dermaflash manufactures the Luxe+ sonic dermaplaning device for at-home skin exfoliation. The product is designed to remove facial hair and dead skin cells using sonic vibrations, with clinically demonstrated improvements in skin texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.

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Dermoplast makes a no-touch spray that provides cooling relief for minor skin irritations such as sunburns, insect bites, minor scrapes, and postpartum burning and itching. The brand markets its "Blue Can" spray product to consumers, including new mothers.

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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 produces fresh camel milk sold direct-to-consumer, marketed for its nutritional profile including immune-supporting proteins, probiotics, and digestibility compared to conventional dairy. The company sources from family farms nationwide and bottles at the farm to maintain product freshness.

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Designer Protein (Designer Wellness) makes protein powders and nutrition products, including a reformulated Designer Whey with 20g protein, no added sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, colors, or soy. The brand sells directly to consumers seeking clean-label protein supplements.

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Designs for Health (DFH) develops and sells professional-grade dietary supplements, including probiotics and functional testing, aimed at licensed practitioners and their patients. It provides practitioner tools such as a virtual dispensary, Spotlight testing, eScripting, and consultant support alongside direct-to-consumer supplement plans.

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Desi Hangover is an e-commerce company based in Mumbai that sells consumer products across India with fast delivery options.

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