Direct to Consumer Startups

Nafsika Skourti is a fashion label that designs and sells women's ready-to-wear and couture clothing, including dresses, gowns, tailored separates, and graphic tees. Its work draws on region-specific cultural narratives and textile development through print, embroidery, and tailoring.

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NAK Hair is an Australian haircare brand that produces vegan and cruelty-free shampoos, conditioners, styling mists, and scalp and repair treatments. Its products are sold direct to consumers and used by professional stylists.

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Naked Sundays makes mineral SPF skincare products, including CabanaMilk, a multi-function sunscreen fluid that serves as moisturizer, primer, and tint for consumers seeking sun protection with skincare benefits.

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NAMA is a beauty brand that develops makeup and skincare products formulated to work across all skin types.

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Nanodropper makes an FDA-listed, sterile twist-on adaptor that attaches to eyedrop bottles to dispense smaller drops, reducing medication waste and extending bottle life. It serves patients using glaucoma, dry eye, cataract, and myopia eyedrops, as well as optometry and ophthalmology clinics.

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Nanogen develops hair thickening products and hair fibres, including growth factor serums, aimed at consumers experiencing thinning hair and sold through salons and direct channels. The company is based in the UK and focuses on the hair care and grooming category.

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Nara Organics is a direct-to-consumer brand that makes organic infant formula sold in the U.S. via its website and retailers such as Target. The page shown is a voluntary product recall notice for all its infant formula.

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Narragansett Beer is a regional brewery based in Rhode Island that produces lager and other beer styles. Founded in 1890, the company was revived as an independent operation in 2005 and operates a production facility in Providence, Rhode Island.

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A Polish wellness brand offering scientifically-formulated nutritional supplements, including omega-3 products derived from natural fish oil, designed to support cardiovascular, cognitive, and immune health.

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NATURA COLD PRESS sells cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices designed as multi-day juice cleanse programs, delivered to customers' doors in thermal packaging. The juices are formulated by a dietitian and nutrition experts and marketed to consumers in Poland looking to detox, lose weight, or adopt healthier eating habits.

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My Nature League sells handmade natural soaps made from ingredients like aloe vera, geranium oil, and goat milk for skincare. The company operates as a direct-to-consumer brand shipping across India.

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Nature's Bounty manufactures and sells nutritional supplements and wellness products formulated to support bodily systems, including vitamins, minerals, and specialized health formulations. The company serves consumers seeking nutritional support through a portfolio of over 50 years of research and quality-tested offerings.

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Naughty Nuts is a German brand that produces organic nut butters, spreads, and related snacks such as granola, waffle bars, and fruit cookies made from natural ingredients. It sells these products directly to consumers through its online shop.

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Navabi is an online retailer of plus-size women's fashion, offering designer and contemporary clothing including evening wear, dresses, blouses, and Lagenlook styles from labels such as Roberto Cavalli, Kenzo, and Zizzi. It serves plus-size women seeking a broad assortment of tailored, trendy apparel.

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NB44 is a luxury menswear brand offering Italian-made clothing to a global membership community, combining traditional craftsmanship with a digital direct-to-consumer model. Membership is admitted by invitation on a seasonal basis.

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Neemans is a footwear brand that designs and sells shoes such as sneakers, clogs, loafers, moccasins, and casual shoes for everyday wear, with an emphasis on comfort, light weight, and eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging. It sells directly to consumers online and through retail stores.

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Neo Bites makes superfood meal toppers and treats for dogs, formulated with USA-sourced ingredients like pumpkin, kale, turmeric, and insect protein to support muscles, joints, skin, coat, and digestion. The products are sold direct-to-consumer with a subscription delivery option and are made in California.

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Neoqura makes Asteroid Ointment, a cooling barrier ointment for relief from itching, burning, and soreness caused by minor anal irritation and external hemorrhoids. The consumer health product is sold direct to consumers online and via Amazon in the USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Nested Bean makes weighted sleepwear for newborns, including swaddles and sleep sacks designed to mimic gentle hand pressure and help babies self-soothe. The products use a patented Cuddle Pad filled with food-grade beads to provide calming pressure for infants transitioning from womb to independent sleep.

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Nester Hosiery designs, manufactures, and delivers premium socks, headwear, footwear, and accessories for the outdoor and lifestyle market, operating its own brands (such as Farm to Feet, Fox River, Pistil, and Ballston) as well as licensed brands and private-label/contract manufacturing for retailers. Its manufacturing center is based in Mount Airy, North Carolina.</parameter> <parameter name="hq_city">Mount Airy

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Network of Design (NOD) is a Nordic design brand holding company that acquires and manages a portfolio of carefully curated home décor and furniture brands. The group supports its portfolio companies' international expansion and digital growth across markets including Sweden, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the USA.

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Neuro makes functional gum and mints produced with a patented cold-compression process intended to preserve ingredient potency, marketed as a way to support energy and focus for everyday consumers. The products are sold direct-to-consumer, including via a subscription option.

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Neuro makes functional chewing gum and mints formulated to provide steady energy and focus without sugar or a crash. The direct-to-consumer wellness brand markets its products to busy high performers seeking a portable alternative to coffee, energy drinks, and supplements.

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New Duds is a screen printing and embroidery service company founded in 2008. It serves customers seeking custom printed or embroidered apparel and textiles.

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