The Brand Showcase
2021 has been a blessing for Indian D2C startups, and the ecosystem has raised $783.7 Mn. This is 251% higher than all of 2020. This influx of capital has not only resulted in thousands of new brands but also introduced disruptive models and made way for new opportunities and innovations too. VC interest in brands has grown and more and more unique ventures are getting leverage now, as compared to earlier. Over $1.3 Bn has been pumped in as funding in 2021 and over 42 deals and more than 17 acquisitions have been completed this year. Indian D2C environment has seen the birth of 33 unicorns in 2021. It is safe to say that this is the ‘universe of opportunities’ for retail and it is only getting better from here!