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Elevate By D2C Insider - Growth Accelerator For D2C Startups

Your First Cheque Of Upto ₹1 Crore Is Just One Pitch Away. Elevate Makes It Happen!

Live & Hybrid Cohort 3 Starts in October

1 On 1 Mentorship Sessions From Industry Experts

INR 25L+ Enabler Credits From 15+ Enablers

50+ Hours Of Learning With 20 + Live Sessions

Pitch On Demo Day And Secure Upto ₹1 Cr Capital Commitment

Course Curriculum

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Key Focus Areas
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Weeks Duration
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Live Sessions by Founders, Operators & Industry Experts
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Hrs. of Learning
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Committed Capital upto 1 Cr to Demo Day winners

Introducing Elevate by D2C Insider

Be part of Elevate’s 4th Cohort and embark on a 12-week journey of immersive learning, meaningful connections, and strategic growth, culminating in an inspiring Demo Day.

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 experts and access to raising funding from investors.

  • Learning from experiences/successes of 25+ marquee founders and operators, helping you with their insights and success playbooks.
  • Structured curriculum with 10+ key focus areas and 20+ 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.
  • Complimentary 3 mentorship sessions with the D2C Insider Mentorship Network during the 12 weeks.
  • Beyond the 12 weeks knowledge programme, founders might also get access to an extended 12 months 1-1 mentorship programme with 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 brand .
  • This equity stake will be dedicated to offering continuous mentorship, 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.
  • 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.
  • Introduction to Institutional Investors via expert sessions.
  • Opportunity to pitch live to 50+ VC Funds and marquee angels through Demo Day .
  • Committed capital upto INR 1 cr each for top 3 Demo Day winners through D2C Insider Super Angels Fund.
  • 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 Cohort

Elevate Startups of Cohort 2

Elevate Startups of Cohort 3

Bioadaptis (1)
CLOG LONDON (1)
New Project (7)
New Project (1)
Bizmonk
New Project (2)
Flexveda
New Project (2)
New Project
New Project (3)
New Project (8)
New Project (3)
Built with Plants
New Project (4)
New Project (9)
New Project (4)
New Project (1)
New Project (6)
New Project
New Project (5)
New Project (6)
Teural
New Project (7)
New Project (8)

Investment Partners

Investment Banking Partners

3-1 (2) (1)
earlyseed ventures (1)
meritx ventures (1)
New Project (1)
New Project (2)

Program Partners

New Project (9)
KlugKlug (1)
merito
nector.io
recur club (1)

Reward Program Partners

Who is this course for?

Operational D2C Website

INR 5L to INR 25L Monthly Revenue Run Rate

Familiarity with Basic Concepts

At least 1 top-tier marketplace presence (Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, etc)

Bootstrapped or looking to raise their first institutional investment round

What to expect from the Program?

Immerse yourself in 12 weeks of hands-on learning guided by seasoned D2C experts.

Demo Day access to 50+ investors and a chance to secure committed capital.​

Join 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.​

Personalized mentorship from experienced D2C leaders and CXOs, including 'Group Mentor sessions' for tailored guidance.

Enjoy exclusive D2C Insider community benefits.

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

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Application submission & program registration

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Application review

3

Shorlisting & conversation

4

Final selection & confirmation

5

Payment & Onboarding

Program Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Elevate is a dynamic growth accelerator designed to accelerate the growth of early D2C brand founders. We provide a structured program with actionable learning, mentorship and access to potential investors to help you take your D2C brand to the next level.

Elevate is tailored for operational D2C websites with a monthly revenue run rate above INR 5L. It’s ideal for founders who already have a foundational understanding of D2C concepts and have a presence on at least one top-tier marketplace and looking to breakout to next growth stage.

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 X 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.

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