Founders X Investors — D2C Edition | 6th December | 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, 6th December | 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
ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE NARSEE MONJEE, 501,Fifth Floor (Across Prof. Y.K.Bhushan Information & Knowledge Resource Center) SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies , V. L, 4R3P+8G7, Vaikunthlal Mehta Rd, Navyug Society, Navpada, Suvarna Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India
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