Launch · Commerce & Consumer Brands

D2CX Runway accelerator concludes with Demo Day for 14 D2C startups

By Startup Enthusiast · 7 August 2026

What they do

D2CX Runway is a seven-week accelerator for early-stage D2C brands in India

The inaugural cohort included 14 startups across sectors like fashion, food, and babycare

The program ended with a Demo Day in New Delhi where startups pitched to investors and mentors

D2CX Runway is a seven-week accelerator program launched by Inc42 and Rukam Capital to help early-stage D2C brands scale.
The program included a virtual bootcamp followed by a week-long in-person bootcamp in Delhi.
The accelerator concluded with a Demo Day on August 7, 2026, in New Delhi.
At the Demo Day, 14 D2C startups from the inaugural cohort pitched their businesses to investors and mentors.
The startups operated in sectors such as fashion, food and beverages, babycare, jewellery, and automotive.

India's D2C market is growing rapidly, projected to reach $310 Bn by 2031.
Scaling a D2C brand requires more than capital; founders need mentorship and practical growth frameworks.
The program aimed to provide emerging brands with access to experienced operators and industry leaders.