Mumbai, Mar 11: BeyondSeed has announced the launch of BEYONDXCELERATE D2C India 2026, the second edition of its dedicated D2C accelerator and the third cohort under the broader BEYONDXCELERATE accelerator program. The initiative is being launched in collaboration with Fynd, DBS Bank, and Ideabaaz to support ambitious direct-to-consumer startups looking to scale with structured capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access. The hybrid accelerator, launched on March 5, 2026, will run from March to June 2026 and is currently open for applications until March 21, 2026.
The cohort-based program is aimed at early and growth-stage D2C startups across India that are building consumer-first brands and demonstrating early traction. Startups with a minimum monthly recurring revenue of ₹10 lakh over the past three months are eligible to apply, reinforcing the program’s focus on founders who are ready to scale their businesses with the right strategic support.
Through its collaboration with Fynd, startups in the BeyondXcelerate cohort will gain access to an advanced commerce and retail technology platform that enables them to build, manage, and scale omnichannel operations across both online and offline channels. Complementing this, DBS Bank will provide preferential banking support, offering founders access to tailored financial services, capital opportunities, and global ecosystem connections as they prepare for their next phase of growth.
Founders in the cohort will receive hands-on mentorship from Arjun Vaidya, one of India’s leading voices in the D2C ecosystem and an early-stage consumer brand investor, guiding startups on brand strategy, growth playbooks, and scaling their businesses.
Commenting on the launch, Kuldeep Mirani, Co-Founder and Group CEO of BeyondSeed, said,
“India’s D2C ecosystem is entering a new phase of maturity where founders are looking beyond early traction towards sustainable and scalable growth. With BEYONDXCELERATE D2C India 2026, we aim to bring together capital, mentorship, and strategic support to help promising consumer brands accelerate their journey and build resilient businesses that can compete at a global level.”
“India’s D2C founders are moving at incredible speed, but speed without a strong operating foundation creates friction as you scale. BeyondSeed’s BeyondXcelerate program brings together the right capital, access, and ecosystem support to help early-stage brands grow with clarity and confidence,” said Ragini Varma, Chief Business Officer – India, Fynd. “We’re proud to partner with BeyondSeed as the Omnichannel Growth Partner and equip cohort startups with an AI-native unified commerce platform that brings together online commerce, in-store operations, and supply chain into one scalable stack. Startups will gain the infrastructure, tools, and strategic support needed to build stronger retail operations, so they spend less time stitching tools together and more time executing, learning, and building what’s next.”
The success of the first D2C cohort reinforced the potential of India’s fast-growing consumer brand ecosystem. By bringing together guaranteed funding, mentorship, and strategic support, BeyondXcelerate is able to create a meaningful growth platform for startups. Building on that momentum, the programme is now doubling down on the D2C space with the aim of making the next cohort even more impactful.
The Top 10 startups in the cohort will receive guaranteed funding. Of these, three startups will be selected to be featured on Ideabaaz Season 2, while the remaining seven will be fast-tracked through Ideabaaz’s evaluation process, culminating in a Pitch Day scheduled for mid-June 2026.
Backed by BeyondSeed’s growth capabilities across marketing, distribution, and compliance, the program is designed to help founders navigate the complexities of scaling consumer brands while strengthening operational and strategic foundations.
Startups interested in applying can submit their applications through the program portal before the deadline of March 21, 2026.
