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.
Indian haircare startup Xtovia has secured ₹6.9 crore in pre-seed funding in a round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Consumer Collective by Atrium and several angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s product innovation, intellectual property development, market expansion, and brand-building efforts. The funding comes as consumer demand for science-backed beauty … Read more
Indian clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has secured $30 million (approximately ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by global healthcare investor OrbiMed. The funding round includes a combination of fresh capital infusion and partial exits by some of the company’s early investors. The latest investment will support TruNativ’s growth strategy as it seeks … Read more
Gurugram-based food startup Gimi Michi has secured $1 million in seed funding in a round led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from DeVC, Titan Capital, and IIMA Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate product innovation, expand its team, strengthen brand awareness, and grow its distribution network across India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce ecosystem. The … Read more
Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting brand Uni Seoul has raised ₹35 crore (approximately US$3.6 million) in a Series A funding round co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and existing angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including opening new retail outlets in premium malls and … Read more
AI-driven gifting platform Zuvees has secured US$1.6 million in fresh funding from IvyCap Ventures as part of its ongoing Series A investment round. The new capital will help the company strengthen its technology capabilities, expand into international markets, and scale its personalized gifting ecosystem. The investment comes at a time when the global digital gifting … Read more
Mumbai: Direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Phab has secured $4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with the investment jointly led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s brand presence, expand market reach, and build its team as it scales operations in India’s rapidly growing healthy … Read more
New Delhi: Natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change has secured ₹1.7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from investors associated with the IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital will support the company’s plans to expand distribution, introduce new products, and strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing sugar alternatives market. … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Sportswear and footwear company Agilitas Sports has raised ₹225 crore (approximately US$23.5 million) in a new funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Rainmatter and other investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities, strengthen its portfolio of sports and lifestyle brands, and accelerate retail … Read more
India-based at-home beauty and wellness startup Yes Madam has secured ₹50 crore (approximately $5.22 million) in funding from Info Edge Growth Fund in its first external investment round. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion strategy as it looks to strengthen its presence across more Indian cities while enhancing technology infrastructure and customer experience. … Read more
Indian premium toy startup Legend of Toys has raised ₹21 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round with participation from Singularity Early Opportunities Fund, Veltis Capital, Enzia Ventures, DeVC, Atrium Angels and Stride. The fresh capital will be used to expand product categories, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate consumer marketing, enhance digital presence, and support international … Read more
Mumbai-based Bobakat has secured ₹6 crore (approximately $700,000) in a Pre-Series A funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in India’s fast-evolving beverage startup ecosystem. Funding to Accelerate Expansion and Product Innovation The fresh capital will be utilized to introduce new product lines, strengthen the team, boost marketing initiatives, and scale offline expansion across key Indian … Read more
May 2026 | Startup Funding News | India – Chennai-based skincare startup CHOSEN has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital, and several angel investors. Notable backers include Avnish Anand along with leading dermatologists such as Dr. Chandan Asokan, KC Nischal, Punit … Read more
April 2026 | D2C Fashion & Startup Funding News – Delhi-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) ethnic wear brand House of Chikankari has raised ₹25 crore (approximately $2.64 million) in a Series A funding round, led by Cap Alpha Ventures. The fresh capital will be used to expand product offerings, strengthen omnichannel presence, and accelerate international growth, as … Read more
April 2026 | India D2C & Startup Funding News – Chupps Footwear has onboarded Ajinkya Rahane as an equity investor and strategic advisor, as part of its ongoing pre-Series B funding round. While the company has not disclosed the investment amount, it confirmed participation from existing investors, signaling continued confidence in the brand’s growth trajectory. … Read more
Gurugram-based personal care startup Clarity Labs has successfully closed a seed funding round of over ₹4 crore (approximately US$430,000). The round was led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from a group of strategic angel investors. The newly raised capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, expanding into new personal care categories, and scaling … Read more
Hocco Ice Cream has secured ₹100 crore in fresh funding led by Sauce VC, taking the company’s valuation to approximately ₹2,500 crore. With this round, Hocco’s total funding now stands at करीब ₹450 crore, as the brand continues its rapid expansion in India’s growing ice cream and frozen dessert market. Strong Growth and Expansion Plans … Read more
FIFTH SENSE, a premium fragrance startup, has raised ₹6.3 crore (approximately $678K) in an early funding round, led by OTP Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sadev Ventures, ISV Capital, along with notable angel investors including Rohit Kapoor and Amit Damani. Funding to Accelerate Product Innovation and Brand Growth The Gurugram-based startup plans to … Read more
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Pluckk, a Mumbai-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fresh produce startup, has raised ₹100 crore (approximately $10.8 million) in a funding round from existing investor Euro Gulf Investment. The funding comes as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s growing food-tech and fresh produce delivery market. Funding to Drive Expansion and Growth The fresh capital will … Read more
ClayCo has raised ₹34.59 crore (approximately $4.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Twenty-Nine Capital Partners Ventures Ltd, with participation from ICMG Global Ventures II Pte. Ltd.. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product innovation, expand into new categories, and strengthen working capital as the company scales rapidly in India’s … Read more
