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.
Los Angeles, CA : Rezven Partners, a Los Angeles–based venture capital firm, announced that Life360 (Nasdaq: LIF), the leading family connection and safety platform, has agreed to acquire Nativo, one of Rezven’s portfolio companies built and scaled in partnership with Cie. The transaction, valued at approximately $120 million, will be completed through a combination of … Read more
Irving, Texas — United Flow Technologies (UFT), a leading technical distributor and solutions provider for the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment sectors, has announced a strategic growth investment from Boston-based Berkshire Partners. The new partnership will support UFT’s mission to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable water solutions across North America. The investment enables … Read more
PepsiCo is preparing for a significant transformation in its North American operations as it announces large-scale workforce reductions and a major simplification of its product portfolio. The sweeping changes come in response to growing pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which disclosed a $4 billion stake in the global food and beverage giant earlier … Read more
December 4, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai SME, a part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced a strategic collaboration with Google to enhance the digital competitiveness of Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to make Dubai the world’s … Read more
Muse Software, a unified operations management platform designed for museums and cultural attractions, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding to accelerate product innovation and expand its suite of operational tools. The round was led by Roo Capital, with participation from Banter Capital and FJ Labs. Muse Software provides museums with an all-in-one, integrated system … Read more
JACKSON, Miss., Nov. 8, 2025 — CampusKnot Inc., an AI-powered teaching assistant platform for higher education, announced it has raised $1.1 million to accelerate adoption of its technology across universities in the United States. The funding round includes investments from Tulane Ventures, Boot 64 Ventures, Invest Mississippi Impact Fund, Momentum Fund, and Greaux Innovation Ventures, … Read more
7X, a leading trade, transport, and logistics group, has announced the launch of Autologix Smarttech LLC (AutoLogiX) — a groundbreaking joint venture with Zelostech, a global leader in autonomous vehicle technologies. The collaboration marks a transformative step toward building an integrated logistics ecosystem powered by Level 4 autonomous vehicles, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a … Read more
n another wave of job cuts shaking the U.S. tech sector, industry giants Amazon, Meta, and Rivian have announced significant layoffs, citing the need to streamline operations and align staffing levels with evolving business priorities. Amazon Cuts Up to 14,000 Jobs Amid Organizational Restructuring E-commerce leader Amazon confirmed plans to reduce its corporate workforce by … Read more
Solidion Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: STI), a leading provider of advanced battery technology solutions, has announced the successful execution of a $1 million non-dilutive bridge financing facility with one of its major shareholders. The funding will provide additional working capital to accelerate Solidion’s ongoing expansion while ensuring that existing shareholders are not diluted. Strengthening Financial Stability … Read more
SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President at SAP Middle East and Africa South, says: “Our purpose as a business is to help the world run better and improve people’s lives, reflected in our ongoing commitment to transformation and corporate responsibility throughout the continent. … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan – August 5, 2025 – In a strategic move to advance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Taiwan, Ubilink AI Center has announced the launch of a world-class high-performance computing (HPC) facility, equipped with 128 NVIDIA H100 GPU servers. This powerful setup delivers computing performance up to 45.82 PetaFlops, making it one of the … Read more
Taipei, August 2, 2025 — Zettabyte, a rising innovator in AI data center infrastructure software, has announced a strategic investment from Lam Capital, the venture arm of Lam Research Corp. This funding round also saw participation from leading global electronics giants Wistron, Foxconn, and Pegatron, further strengthening Zettabyte’s position in the fast-growing AI infrastructure ecosystem. … Read more
Riyadh/Bengaluru, July 2025 — Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global technology services and consulting company driven by AI-powered innovation, has announced a significant multi-year strategic contract from Saudi Electric Company’s National Grid SA. As part of the agreement, Wipro will implement a state-of-the-art Smart Meter Data Management (MDM) system for … Read more
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – July, 2025: In a strategic move to bolster Saudi Arabia’s digital and creative economy, Savvy Games Group, the Kingdom’s national champion for games and esports, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University (KAU). This landmark partnership aims to introduce two specialized diploma programs in Games Production and … Read more
New Delhi, India – HCLSoftware, the enterprise software division of HCLTech, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss Network in India, which includes the Embassy of Switzerland, the Swiss Business Hub India, and Swissnex in India. This MoU formalizes HCLSoftware’s participation in the Indo-Swiss Innovation Platform, a significant initiative established under … Read more
In a landmark move to promote transparency in AI-assisted content creation, Dubai has launched the world’s first icon-based classification system to indicate the degree of collaboration between humans and machines in research, publications, and public-facing content. Spearheaded by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), the Human–Machine Collaboration (HMC) Icons introduce a new global benchmark for responsibly … Read more
Chennai-based deep-tech startup Zuppa, known for its autonomous drone systems, has raised $1.5 million in a bridge funding round led by serial entrepreneur Rahul Dewan, founder of Srijan Technologies. The round also saw participation from Ajay Gupta of Capital Foods and the Mangwani Family Office, formerly associated with Aquapharm Chemicals. This strategic funding round brings … Read more
Istanbul, Turkey – Circle Games, a rising mobile gaming studio based in Istanbul, has raised $7.25 million in a seed funding round to scale its breakout title Sort Express and expand its global presence. The round was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, with participation from top-tier investors including a16z Speedrun, Play Ventures, e2vc, and APY Ventures. … Read more
Raphe mPhibr, a leading aerospace and defence-tech startup based in Noida, has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round, setting a record for the largest private funding in India’s drone and aerospace manufacturing sector. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from Amal Parikh, Think Investments, and several high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). … Read more
SportsVisio, a fast-growing sports technology company, has secured $3.2 million in fresh funding to advance its mission of bringing professional-grade AI-driven sports tools to athletes, coaches, and fans worldwide. With this latest round, SportsVisio’s total funding now stands at $9 million. The funding round saw participation from existing investors Sapphire Sport, Hyperplane, and Sovereign’s Capital, … Read more
