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Founders X Investors — D2C Edition | 4th October | NMIMS, Mumbai
About the Event
Founders X Investors is back — now as a quarterly flagship pitch series dedicated exclusively to D2C, bringing together D2C founders and investors who specialize in the space, under one roof, every quarter.
After a powerful debut edition that brought together promising startups and seasoned investors, this edition sharpens the focus further: one segment, the right room, real capital.
When: Sunday, 4th October | 4:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: 501, NMIMS, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
Series A+ VCs and PE investors from the D2C ecosystem confirmed, with more being added.
What is Founders X Investors — D2C?
A curated pitch forum where D2C founders — from growth-stage brands to early teams building their pitch — get in front of angel investors, D2C-focused VCs, family offices, and strategic partners who understand the category.
Capital should meet clarity — and clarity begins with the right room.
What Makes This Different
- Curated Founders — Only selected D2C startups pitch. Screened for scalability, unit economics, and category potential.
- Verified Investors — Active D2C investors genuinely deploying capital, not passive attendees.
- Structured Pitch Format — Defined pitch time + focused Q&A, so investors can evaluate traction, team, and opportunity efficiently.
- High-Value Networking — Two dedicated networking windows built into the evening for 1:1s and introductions.
Event Flow
- 4:00 – 5:15 PM — Pitch Batch 1
- 5:15 – 5:45 PM — Networking Break I
- 5:45 – 7:00 PM — Pitch Batch 2
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM — Open Networking Floor
Tickets & Access
TicketWho It's ForWhat You Get
Attendee SlotFounders, operators, ecosystem playersAccess to both networking windows (5:15–5:45 PM & 7:00–8:30 PM) — talk to investors and founders, collaborate
Investor AttendeeAngels, VCs, family offices, strategic corporatesEverything in Attendee + front-row seating + active Q&A access during pitches
D2C Pitch SlotGrowth-stage D2C companies (pre-evaluated)Live pitch slot in front of the investor room
Accelerate Pitch SlotEarly/pre-pitch-ready D2C foundersPitch prep support: (1) pitch deck refinement, (2) 3-hour hands-on pitch workshop, (3) one mock pitch session with our investment banking team, before earning your stage slot
Who Should Attend
For D2C Founders:
- Raising Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A
- Looking for strategic guidance alongside capital
- Ready with a clear deck, numbers, and growth roadmap — or want help getting there via the Accelerate track
For Investors:
- Angel investors, VC funds, syndicates, family offices, strategic corporates exploring D2C
Why We Do This
India's D2C ecosystem is scaling fast, but access to the right capital remains fragmented. Founders X Investors exists to close that gap, one quarter at a time:
- Simplify fundraising access for D2C founders
- Strengthen the early-stage D2C ecosystem
- Run transparent, outcome-driven pitch forums
- Build founder–investor relationships that outlast a single event
How to Apply
Building a scalable D2C brand and actively raising? Send your pitch deck to:
[email protected] | [email protected]
Subject: Founders X Investors – Pitch Submission
Our team reviews all submissions and shortlists companies for the D2C Pitch and Accelerate Pitch tracks each quarter.
Event venue
NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University, 501, V. L, Pherozeshah Mehta Rd, Navyug Society, Navpada, Suvarna Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India
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