The Founders X Investors Pitch D2C| 04th October | Mumbai

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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

1. Curated Founders — Only selected D2C startups pitch. Screened for scalability, unit economics, and category potential.
2. Verified Investors — Active D2C investors genuinely deploying capital, not passive attendees.
3. Structured Pitch Format — Defined pitch time + focused Q&A, so investors can evaluate traction, team, and opportunity efficiently.
4. 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.