The D2C section of Entrepreneur News Network covers the latest developments in direct-to-consumer brands and digital commerce startups. This category highlights emerging D2C startups building innovative consumer brands across sectors such as fashion, beauty, food, wellness, and lifestyle products.
Readers can explore insights into brand launches, funding announcements, product innovation, marketing strategies, and e-commerce growth stories. The section also tracks how digital-first brands leverage social media, influencer marketing, and data-driven strategies to scale rapidly.
Entrepreneur News Network brings comprehensive coverage of the evolving D2C ecosystem and how consumer startups are reshaping retail through digital distribution and customer-centric business models.
India-based toy manufacturing startup BIDSO has raised ₹63 crore (approximately $6.7 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. The round includes ₹51 crore in equity funding and ₹12 crore in venture debt, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential. Funding Details and Investors The funding round saw participation from … Read more
March 20, 2026: As per the media reports, food delivery giant Zomato has increased its platform fee to ₹14.90 per order, up from ₹12.50, marking a 19.2% hike. The revised fee is now visible on the company’s app and reflects a broader trend of rising charges across India’s food delivery ecosystem. Zomato’s Platform Fee Sees … Read more
India’s men’s grooming market is no longer an afterthought—it’s becoming a serious business. And startups like MANNLICH are riding that shift with precision. The direct-to-consumer (D2C) men’s grooming brand has raised $294,000 in seed funding, signaling growing investor interest in a category that’s evolving fast—from basic hygiene to premium self-care. Funding Details and Investors Backing … Read more
Personal care startup Laani has secured Rs 9.1 crore (approximately $970,000) in a pre-seed funding round, led by V3 Ventures and Saama Capital. The round also attracted participation from notable angel investors, including Arjun Purkayastha (Reckitt), Manish Taneja (Purplle), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), and Aneesh Sheth (Dr. Sheth’s Skincare). The funding marks an early but significant … Read more
Homegrown QSR brand Burger Singh has secured Rs 82 crore in a Series B funding round led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd, taking the company’s valuation to approximately Rs 520 crore. The funding marks a significant milestone as the brand strengthens its ambition to build a scalable, franchise-driven restaurant platform in India. The round also … Read more
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) pet care startup Moe Puppy has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from Zindagi Live Angel Fund and other angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the brand’s marketing efforts, research and development (R&D), supply chain optimisation, and team expansion, as it looks … Read more
India’s rapidly growing quick home services market may soon witness one of its largest funding rounds as Snabbit, a hyperlocal household services startup, is reportedly in discussions to raise $50–60 million in a new funding round. According to sources familiar with the matter, the round is expected to be led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments, … Read more
Raipur-based FMCG brand ZOFF Foods, known for its range of whole spices, blended spices, and kitchen essentials, has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity. The investment marks the second round of funding from the firm, reinforcing its confidence in the company’s growth strategy and the expanding premium spices market in … Read more
Kerala-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has secured Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The round was led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with continued participation from existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments. This fresh capital infusion comes shortly after the brand … Read more
EverBrands, the company operating Subway and Lavazza in India, has secured $15 million in fresh funding in a round led by Playbook Partners. The investment will support the company’s expansion strategy and strengthen its multi-brand food and beverage platform across the country. According to industry reports, Playbook Partners will acquire a 5% stake in Subway … Read more
Pet nutrition startup Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital, as it looks to scale its presence in India’s fast-growing pet care market. The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen product research and development, introduce new product lines, and expand the brand’s reach across both … Read more
Bengaluru, India, 10th February 2026 : Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Ethera has raised ₹25 crore from BlueStone, with the omnichannel jewellery retailer doubling down on its investment to back Ethera’s next phase of growth and expansion. The fresh capital signals BlueStone’s continued confidence in Ethera’s positioning and the rapidly growing lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewellery … Read more
NEW DELHI — Zappfresh, best known for its fresh meat delivery service, has expanded into the frozen vegetarian snacks segment with the launch of a new brand, Meevaa Foods. The move marks the company’s latest step in broadening its ready-to-eat and processed food portfolio beyond meat-based offerings. Meevaa Foods will debut in Delhi NCR on … Read more
NEW DELHI, India — CHINI KUM, a zero-sugar beverage startup, has raised ₹1 crore in a pre-seed funding round backed by angel investors and founder participation. The funding marks the company’s formal entry into India’s fast-growing low-calorie and sugar-free beverages market. Angel Investors Back the Round The pre-seed round saw participation from Shobhit Gupta, promoter … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026: Cava Athleisure, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) everyday-wear and athleisure brand, has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sharrp Ventures, which invested ₹21 crore. The round also saw participation from V3 Ventures and existing investor Spring Marketing Capital. Following the funding, Cava Athleisure has been valued at ₹215 crore, … Read more
New Delhi, January 2026: The Stack, a science-backed consumer health and supplements startup, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of the product pipeline, … Read more
New Delhi, India, 25th January, 2026 – In Shark Tank India Season 5, where valuation debates often dominate the room, Arushi Jain, founder of lab-grown diamond brand Emori, delivered a rare combination of clarity, confidence, and commercial depth. The episode featured an intense “match-off” between two lab-grown diamond brands—Emori and True Diamond—but it was Arushi’s … Read more
Mumbai-based wellness startup Dhun Wellness has raised $4 million (around ₹36.6 crore) in a funding round co-led by SRF Ltd and Havells India, as it looks to scale its luxury urban wellness model across key Indian cities. The funding round also saw participation from several high-profile angel investors, including Arushi Aayush Agrawal, Ash Lilani, Tracxn … Read more
Bengaluru, January 2026 — Home improvement startup Lorazzo has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque by India Quotient, marking a major milestone in its journey to redefine India’s kitchen and bathroom fittings market. The round also saw participation from Chandigarh Angel Network and a group … Read more
New Delhi, India — Direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion and accessories brand Salty has raised ₹30.1 crore (approximately $3.3 million) in a new funding round led by MG Investment, with participation from existing backers Anicut Capital, All In Capital, and JK Group, as well as several new angel investors. The fresh infusion of capital will help Salty … Read more
