D2C Insider Super Angels

vc$3MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$3M

◆ Check Size

$0.0M→$0.1M

◆ Location

India

◆ Portfolio

14 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

The fund aims to help 100 startups raise early-stage capital via the D2C Insider community of founders over the next 5 years, making the ecosystem self-sufficient. It emphasizes knowledge capital over indiscriminate funding, with active involvement from 13 super angels and investors, critical shortlisting of the best startups, and co-investments to hedge risks while blending ROI from early and mid-stage opportunities. Through quick 30-day turnaround, exclusive mentorship, and community-driven deal flow, it supports innovative D2C brands in India and Southeast Asia.

◆ About D2C Insider Super Angels

D2C Insider Super Angels Fund is a Mumbai-based venture capital firm empowering pre-seed and seed-stage D2C startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic guidance from experienced operators. It adopts a 'founders for founders' approach, focusing on operator-led funding and building a self-sufficient community for early capital raising. The fund invests in D2C brands and enablers across diverse categories including AI/ML, adtech, agritech, personal care, skincare, home care, and wellness.

◆ Sectors

Consumer Apps

◆ Stages

pre-seed

◆ Geography Focus

India

◆ Team

Name	Title	Role	Links
Abhishek Shah	Founder & CEO	Founder	in
Anshul Gupta	Venture Partner	Venture Partner	in
Arush Chopra	Co-founder, JUST HERBS (acquired by Marico)	Co-founder	in
Bhisham Bhateja	Co-Founder at The Man Company	Co-founder	in
Chhavi Bhardwaj Kargaonkar	Partner	Partner	in
Gaurav Gupta	Co-founder	Co-founder	in
Muralikrishnan B	Researcher, Executive Fellow – ISB, Former President – Xiaomi India	Researcher	in
Rohit Chanana	Founder D2C Insider	—
Sidhant Keshwani	Founder & CEO at Libas	Founder	in
Snehil Khanor	Venture Partner	Venture Partner	in
Subir Ghosh	VP, The Man Company	VP	in

◆ Notable Investments

AssemblySnackibleCrestBasilSamosa PartySolved SkinFutworkPikndelDivine HinduSteam ProGooat LifeZoomiesFilli & MeGubbachhiZoomies Petcare Private LimitedGOAT LifePiknDelThe Solved SkinBusiness On BotSnackibl

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does D2C Insider Super Angels invest in?

D2C Insider Super Angels invests in Consumer Apps at the pre-seed stage.

Which geographies does D2C Insider Super Angels focus on?

D2C Insider Super Angels focuses on India, and is headquartered in India.

What is D2C Insider Super Angels's typical check size?

D2C Insider Super Angels typically writes checks of $0.0M to $0.1M.