Growth Accelerator for Early Stage D2C Brands & Enablers
We Invest Up To 1 Cr. At Pre Seed/Seed Stage Via D2C Insider Super Angels.
Access to Exclusive Events for Networking & Prime Membership
INR 25L+ Enabler Credits & Network of Curated Services from Agencies
15+ Live Sessions & 1-1 Mentorship from Industry Experts
Investment Banking Support & Demo Day Access for your Next Round
Program Structure
Who is this program for?
Operational D2C
Website
INR 5L to INR 25L Monthly Revenue Run Rate
Full Time Founder & Familiarity With Basic Concepts
At Least 1 Top-Tier Marketplace Presence (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra etc)
Looking To Raise Their First Institutional Investment Round
65+ Startups of our Accelerator
Portfolio Startups of our Super Angels
Introducing Elevate by D2C Insider
Be part of Elevate’s 4th Cohort and embark on a 12-week journey of immersive learning, mentorship, fundraising, meaningful connections, and strategic growth, culminating in an inspiring Demo Day for your next round.
Program Features
12 weeks of hands-on actionable learning along with a peer network of similar-stage fellow founders, a growth acceleration reward program, mentorship from Industry experts and access to raising your next round from Investors.
- Learning from experiences/successes of 25+ marquee founders and operators, helping you with their insights and success playbooks.
- Structured program with 10+ key focus areas and 15+ Modules & live sessions including pre-reads & assignments.
- Curated Alumni Network of 100+ founders, providing a platform to engage in discussions, ask questions & start threads on diverse topics. Continued alumni network post-course completion.
- Peer learning with personalized 1-on-1 meetings with fellow founders, creating opportunities for shared insights and growth.
- 1-1 mentorship sessions with the D2C Insider Mentorship Network during the 12 weeks with an option to choose a mentor from a pool of top seasoned D2C founders as part of the accelerator.
- In exchange, D2C Insider will acquire an advisory stake of upto 3% from each participating startup.
- This equity stake will be dedicated to offering continuous guidance, customized to suit the unique requirements of every startup.
- Pre-vetted network of selective services agencies and freelancers with discounted rate cards designed exclusively for the Elevate startups.
- 12 months engagement at the discounted rate card and delivery tracking facilitated by D2C Insider platform.
- Partners ranging from Shopify Development, Performance Marketing, startups Building, Fund Raising, Production and Cataloguing, Design and Creatives, Marketplaces Onboarding & Management, Social Media Marketing and others.
- We will Invest up to 1 Cr. at Pre Seed/Seed stage via D2C Insider Super Angels.
- Introduction to Institutional Investors via expert sessions.
- Opportunity to pitch live to 50+ VC Funds and marquee angels through Demo Day.
- Investment Banking support for Pitch Deck Guidance.
- Over INR 25L worth of credits curated from 25+ leading enablers and service providers, offering immediate cost savings for your startup.
- Exclusive rewards across essential areas including branding, marketing, advertising, marketplace management, warehousing, logistics, packaging, payments, customer support and technology.
- Visibility in D2C Insider Newsletter, subscribed by 25000+ Founders & Investors.
- Complimentary Prime Membership for Elevate Founders valid for 1 year.
- Exclusive offer promotion by D2C Insider community.
- Discounted access to D2C Insider events.
Experts & Mentors of our Accelerator
Partners of our Accelerator
What to expect from the Program?
12 weeks of hands-on learning guided by seasoned D2C experts.
Demo Day access to 50+ investors for your next round and Investment Banking support.
Personalized mentorship from experienced D2C leaders and CXOs.
A curated community of like-minded founders for engaging discussions, Q&A sessions and shared knowledge.
Access Rewards Program from partner network for D2C services and expert vendors.
Gain invaluable insights from both successes and setbacks of industry leaders for strategic decision-making.
Enjoy exclusive D2C Insider community benefits & Prime membership.
INR 25L+ Enabler Credits & Network of Curated Services from Agencies
| Area | Modules | Masterclass (Founder / Investor / Operator) |
|---|---|---|
| Common Sessions | ||
| Marketing | Content Marketing | Founder |
| Whatsapp Marketing | Operator | |
| Brand Building | Brand Building & Customer Experience | Founder |
| Funding | Pitch Deck Creation 101 | Investment Bank |
| Different Types of Financing | Operator | |
| Step-by Step Guide on Raising Funds | Founder | |
| Finance | Finance, Unit Economics, Funding101 | Investor |
| PDC and PMF | Product Development Cycle & Product Market Fit | Investor |
| Captive Growth | SEO Strategy | Founder |
| Customer Insights and Obsession | Founder | |
| Retention / CRM + Data | Founder | |
| Conversion Rate Optimisation & Analytics | Investor | |
| Culture & Hiring | Team, Culture & Values Hiring & Managing | Founder |
| Brand Specific | ||
| Marketing | Influencer Marketing | Founder & Operator |
| Meta & Google Ads | Founder | |
| Captive Growth | D2C Growth Hacking Masterclass | Founder |
| Marketplace | Strategies on Scaling your business on Amazon | Investor |
| Shark Tank | Navigating Shark Tank Applications | Founder |
| Marketplace Growth | Marketplace Channel Strategy | Founder |
| Marketplace Organic and Inorganic Growth | Founder | |
| Omnichannel | Offline GTM | Founder |
| Quick Commerce | Quick Commerce | Founder |
| Operations & Customer Support | Inventory Planning and Forecasting | Founder |
| Ware housing and Logistics | Founder | |
| Enabler Sessions | ||
| Enabler Sessions | Getting Saas Pricing Right | Operator |
| Compliance and Security | Operator | |
| Mastering Product Led Growth for SaaS Startups | Operator | |
| Strategic Partnerships and Integrations for SaaS Expansion | Operator | |
| Buildinga Multi Channel Go-to Market Strategy | Operator | |
| Masterclass | Masterclass | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | Modules | Founder/ Operators | Investors |
| D2C- Fundamentals & Industry Overview | D2C - Intro, overview, scope | - | 1 |
| Product Development and PMF | Product development cycle & PMF | 1 | - |
| Brand Building & Marketing | Brand Building & Customer Experience | 1 | 1 |
| Content & Social Media Marketing | 1 | - | |
| Captive Growth | D2C Growth Hacking | 1 | 1 |
| Acquisition - Organic & SEO | 1 | - | |
| Acquisition- Meta & Google Ads | 1 | - | |
| Retention/ CRM | 1 | - | |
| Conversion Rate Optimisation & Analytics | 1 | - | |
| Marketplace Growth | Marketplace Channel Strategy | 1 | 1 |
| Organic (Marketplace hygiene) | 1 | - | |
| Inorganic | 1 | - | |
| Operations & Customer Support | Warehousing, Logistics and Inventory Planning | 1 | - |
| Customer Support | 1 | - | |
| Funding & Finance | Finance, Unit Economics, Funding 101 | 1 | 1 |
| Culture & Hiring | Team, Culture & Values- Hiring & Managing | 1 | - |
| TOTAL | 20 | ||
A Week in Elevate Program
| Core Sessions Live, interactive sessions | Workshops, Mentorship Group mentorship | In Person meetups | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterclass | Special Session (by Industry Experts) | Kick Off Meetup ( 1st Week ) Demo Day (Final Week) | ||
| Tue | Thu | Sat | ||
| 7pm to 8:30pm | 7pm to 8:30pm | 11am - 12:30pm | ||
Application Process
1
Application submission & program registration
2
Application
review & Shortlisting
3
Initial Conversation
4
Investment Committee confirmation
5
Onboarding
Investment Committee
Elevate Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
Elevate is a dynamic growth accelerator designed to accelerate the growth of new age consumer startups. We provide a structured program with funding, actionable learning, mentorship and access to potential investors to help you take your D2C startup to the next level.
Elevate is tailored for startups with operational D2C websites with a monthly revenue run rate above INR 5L. It’s ideal for full time founders who already have a foundational understanding of D2C concepts and have a presence on at least one top-tier marketplace and looking to raise their first Institutional Investment round.
You’ll gain insights from both the successes and failures of industry-leading founders, helping you avoid common pitfalls. You’ll receive hands-on, practical knowledge from experienced operators and industry experts, all delivered through a structured curriculum.
The program is designed to run for 12 weeks. Specific start dates will be communicated to selected participants upon enrollment.
The cohort is curated based on a thorough review of applications by our expert team. We consider factors like business model, revenue trajectory, and market presence to ensure a diverse and dynamic group of participants.
We evaluate factors such as the uniqueness of your D2C offering, revenue growth potential, and alignment with the program’s learning objectives. This helps us create a cohort with a mix of promising D2C startups.
Demo Day is an opportunity for participants to showcase their startups to a curated audience of investors and angels. It’s a chance to secure potential funding and make valuable connections in the industry.
Our network includes a diverse group of investors and angels with a keen interest in D2C startups. They’ll be available for interactions and potential investment opportunities during Demo Day.
The program is designed to be immersive. Expect to dedicate approximately 5 hours per week to fully engage with the content, assignments, and mentorship opportunities.
All sessions will be live interactions, this allows for real-time engagement with mentors and fellow founders, as well as flexibility for self-paced learning.
Participants will have access to a range of resources including pre-reads, live sessions, assignments, and curated service providers. You’ll also receive ongoing support from mentors and the D2C Insider community.