Meet The 14 D2C Brands From The Inaugural D2CX Runway Cohort
After growing into a $65 Bn market, India’s D2C ecosystem is entering its next phase of evolution. While new brands…
In the inaugural D2CX Runway cohort, 14 consumer startups spanning various sectors such as fashion, food and beverages, baby care, jewelry, and automotive were brought together. These brands are all navigating the next phase of growth in India's rapidly evolving D2C ecosystem, which is projected to reach $310 billion by 2031. As these companies expand, they face challenges ranging from brand building to offline expansion.
To aid in this journey, Inc42 and Rukam Capital launched the seven-week accelerator program, D2CX Runway. The program culminated in a week-long, in-person bootcamp in Delhi, where the startups refined their brand strategy, growth playbooks, and fundraising readiness under the guidance of various industry experts. On August 7, 2026, the startups pitched their businesses to leading investors during Demo Day at The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, New Delhi. Here's a list of the D2C brands from the inaugural cohort, listed alphabetically.
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