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Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

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Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

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Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

Application Deadline – 15th Feb 2025

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INDIA'S
FASTEST-GROWING
D2C BRANDS
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ABOUT

D2C in India has the biggest growth potential with a total addressable market opportunity worth $300 Bn by 2030, amongst all ecommerce sectors.

The sector’s accelerated growth during the pandemic has brought add-to-carts & checkouts closer to the shore with new age D2C brands redefining brand building, customer experience & growth.

With FAST42, D2C Edition 2025 - the fourth edition of India’s Most Coveted List for D2C brands, we intend to bring these brands into the spotlight and give them their due credit.

Joining this distinguished group would welcome an increased visibility, brand recognition, and growth opportunities, along with getting featured on Inc42.

Get Recognised As One India’s Fastest Growing D2C Brands
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BECOME A PART OF INDIA'S MOST COVETED LIST FOR D2C BRANDS
Brand Exposure
Be seen and evaluated by Inc42 editors, reporters and analysts. All startups that make it into the list may use this recognition as an exclusive badge of honour
Employer Branding
There’s scaling up & then there’s scaling up smart. What’s common between the two is the right talent you hire. Inclusion in the FAST42 list is a public display of you as an employer & your potential.
New Business Opportunities
There’s an audience that applauds. And then there’s an audience that invests. Get seen by potential investors, customers & partners for your brand.
Visibility
The full interactive ranking will be published as an exclusive coffee table book and online on Inc42 in February 2025. Inc42 reporters will focus on interesting brands and trends highlighted by the list.
Credibility
Gain the Inc42 stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough D2C brand in India.
More Opportunities
Speaking engagements and exclusive invitations to Inc42 events
The Fast42 List of 2022 Recognised India’s Fastest Growing D2C Brands.
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ELIGIBILITY
How to get on the list ?
General Criteria:
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Be a Private Company
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Should be Based in India
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Have own Ecommerce Website
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Be an Independent Entity
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APPLICATION
CRITERIA
Who is it for ?
For India’s fastest growing D2C brands ranked based on the highest revenue growth rates between the FY 2022 & 2024.
  • Founded before April 1, 2021
  • Generated at least INR 1 Cr revenue in FY 2022
  • Generated at least INR 7 Cr revenue in FY 2024
  • Generated at most INR 100 Cr revenue in any financial year
  • Be privately held, for profit; based in India, and independent entity
  • Should sell its own products via its own website as a key sales channel
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IMPORTANT
DATES
Calendar
15th Feb
2025
Application Deadline
Apply by February 15th to be eligible for getting on the FAST42 - D2C Edition 2025 list.
March
2025
Grand Unveiling
The full interactive ranking will be published online on Inc42 and as an exclusive coffee table book.

INVESTORS WHO
READ US

PeakXV Partners
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Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital
PeakXV Partners
Rukam Capital
Antler
All In Capital
Elevation Capital

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FAQS
What Is FAST42?
FAST42, D2C Edition - 2025 is India’s most coveted list showcasing 42 of India’s fastest growing direct-to-consumer or D2C Brands in India.
How Can I Apply For FAST42, D2C Edition - 2025?
Head over to the application section to Apply Now!
Is There An Eligibility Criteria?
Yes, all brands enrolling for the list must be eligible as per the detailed criteria mentioned in the eligibility section of this page.
Is There An Application Fee?
No, there is no application fee associated for applying to this list. We want this list to be widely accessible to D2C brands in India and to provide all of them with an equal opportunity in getting recognised.
What Happens After I Apply?
If shortlisted, Inc42 will reach out to you in January 2025 to verify the details in your application.
When Will The List Be Announced?
The list will have a grand unveiling in February 2025 and the full interactive ranking will be published as an exclusive coffee table book and online on Inc42.
What Is Inc42?
Inc42 is India’s #1 startup media and intelligence platform that informs, educate and empowers startup and business leaders through its incisive reporting, insightful reports, curated events and communities and industry leading executive courses & programs
I Am Facing Trouble While Filling Up The Form, Who Can I Reach Out To
If you face any trouble or confusion with respect to any questions in the form, please reach out to [email protected] with your exact query.
Do Acquired D2C Brands Qualify For FAST42?
No, only privately held, for profit, based in India, and independent entities are encouraged to apply. Check out the eligibility section for more!
Can Rollup Commerce Startups Apply for FAST42?
No, rollup commerce startups can not apply for FAST42 for their individual brands.
Can The D2C Startups Featured In The Previous FAST42 Editions Apply Again?
Yes, the startups recognised in the previous FAST42 editions can also apply for the 2025 edition.
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