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Early & Growth D2C Founders
You're running a D2C brand but struggling to grow. This helps you get more customers without burning cash, pick the right products, and keep your operations tight.
India's Premier Gathering of D2C Founders, Investors & Industry Leaders
Sponsored By
250+
D2C Brands
25+
Speakers, Investors, and VCs
15+
Brand Partners
Meet The Ecosystem
Speakers and Investors
Vivek Chadha
AccelerateX Ventures
Author, Startupology
Arjun Vaidya
Founder, Dr. Vaidya's
Partner, V3 Ventures
Radhesh Sirohiya
Founder, Shyle
Shark Tank S4 Alum
Sairaj Dhond
Founder, Wakao Foods
Shark Tank S1 Alum
Vinod Keni
Advisor, 100 Unicorns
VC Investor
Mehul Shah
Co-Founder, IVY Growth
Advisor Counselvise
Sulay Lavsi
Founder, Bummer
D2C Entrepreneur
Manish Tripathi
Founder, Hachi Wilson
Serial Entrepreneur
Rahul Israni
Founder, Expertbells
Serial Entrepreneur
Aastha Katta
Founder, Shyle
D2C Entrepreneur
Priyanka Chelani
Co-Founder, Expertbells
Entrepreneur & Influencer
Vaibhav Arora
Vice President, Zepto
E-Commerce Leader
WHY ATTEND?
Event's Features
Everything curated to accelerate your D2C journey in one powerful day.
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Startup Pitch Showcase
Playbooks to scale with AI & Q-Commerce, run hands-on by operators who've done it.
Our Partners
The Ecosystem Behind D2C Circle Residential Summit
The ecosystem partners powering D2C Circle Residential Summit.
THE DIFFERENCE
What Makes This Different?
Most events give you talks.
We give you outcomes.
Investor Access
Meet and pitch directly to active investors looking for D2C opportunities.
Founder Networking
Connect with like-minded founders and Experts building in D2C Space.
Expert Guidance
Learn directly from India’s Leading D2C Leaders
Product Showcase
Bring your product, demo it, get feedback, and even potential buyers or partners.
Who Is D2C Circle Residential Summit For?
Empowering Early & Growth-Stage Founders
ExpertBells D2C Circle Residential Summit is crafted for early and growth-stage founders ready to scale smarter, grow faster, and build investor-ready brands.
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Aspiring Brand Builders
You have a brand idea but haven't launched yet. This takes you from idea to first sale - test if it works, find good-margin products, and connect with the right vendors.
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Operators & Marketers
You manage ads or run a brand's storefront. You want better results from Meta & Google, and you're looking to expand to Blinkit or Zepto.
Convocation Day – Gurugram
The Founders Retreat
A one day residential experience for D2C founders – stay, pitch, showcase, network and celebrate together.
5 Star
Hotel Stay
Premium
Meals
Investor
Pitching
Product
Showcase
Founders
Networking
Fun
Activities
Event Highlights
Moments from the Summit
Relive the energy, connections, and breakthroughs from our flagship event — captured in every frame.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need To Know About Residential Summit
It is a 2-day residential offline summit taking place on 5th September 226 at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram. It's presented by Expertbells to bring the entire D2C ecosystem D2C brands, Founders,Investors, Marketplace leaders and ecosystem Partners. Everything here happens Offline live: pitching sessions, structured networking, booth showcases, panels and masterclasses, all designed around real conversations that lead to real outcomes
The summit is designed for:
• D2C & E-Commerce Founders looking to scale & raise capital
• Early & Growth-Stage Startup Builders
• Marketing, Quick Commerce & Operations Leaders
• VCs, Angel Investors, & Family Offices seeking dealflow
• Ecosystem Partners & Service Providers powering D2C brands
We offer tailored passes depending on your goals:
• Silver Pass: Entry to Mainstage, Keynotes & General Networking Area
• Gold Pass: Priority seating, Workshops & Digital Resource Bundle
• Pitching Pass: Live stage pitch to 150+ Investors & 1-on-1 VC Speed Dating
• Residential Pass: Full summit access + 5-Star Hotel Stay, Meals & Gala Dinner
• Exhibitor Stall Pass: 1 Dedicated Exhibition Booth + 2 Team Passes
• Investor Pass: Private Lounge Access & Pitchbook Dealflow for VCs/Angels
By registering for a Pitching Pass, founders get the opportunity to pitch live on stage in front of 150+ VCs, Angel Investors, and D2C brand leaders. You will also get featured in the Summit Investor Pitchbook and participate in 1-on-1 investor speed dating sessions.
Yes! You can reserve an Exhibitor Booth Pass to set up a dedicated stall at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram. This gives your brand direct footfall, demo opportunities, and exposure to 5,000+ D2C founders, investors, and attendees.
Yes. Official tax/GST invoices are automatically generated and sent to your email upon successful registration. You can enter your company GSTIN during checkout.
The summit takes place at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram (NH-48, Sector 83, Gurugram, Haryana 122004). It is conveniently connected via NH-48, accessible by cab, personal transport, or metro connection from Delhi NCR and IGI Airport. Detailed venue access guidelines will be emailed to all pass holders prior to the event.
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