Jaipur : Simpl – India’s foremost Checkout Network, today announced its maiden community-based start-up founders meet – D2C Unlocked in Jaipur. The event will bring together Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) company founders to actively engage in discussions around building and scaling brands through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Participants at the inaugural D2C Unlocked meetup in Jaipur will have an opportunity to engage with industry peers and experts during an engaging panel discussion centred on the theme of “Building and Scaling Your D2C Brands.” It will feature Mohit Yadav, Co-founder & CEO of Minimalist, who will share insights around his remarkable journey that led Minimalist to achieve an impressive Rs 150 Crore Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in 2022. Joining him will be the founders of other prominent brands, including Atul Jain, Founder & CEO of Cybez, Kashish Paryani , Head of Ecommerce Super Kicks and Yogesh Chaudhary, Founder and Director of Jaipur Rugs, who will share their insights and experiences in the pursuit of successful D2C brand.

Commenting on the community initiative, Nitya Sharma, Founder and CEO of Simpl, said, “The startup landscape in Rajasthan is one of the fastest growing in the country with initiatives such as iSmart which offers single window clearance and supports in raising investments from the industry. This is helping nurture the homegrown startup ecosystem in the state and as an organisation committed to empowering the merchant landscape in India, Simpl is pleased to host our maiden community-based startup founders meet – D2C Unlocked in Jaipur. Through this initiative, we aim to curate a community of D2C founders from varied sectors, fostering an atmosphere of knowledge-sharing, meaningful collaborations, and collective growth. This will help them build businesses that fulfil customers’ evolving requirements and solve for trust and convenience amongst consumers .”

This event serves as a platform for D2C entrepreneurs, providing them with a forum for discussions on brand growth and expansion. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a wealth of strategies, insights, and best practices that can be leveraged to drive the growth of their D2C brands within the Jaipur region. Several D2C startups from the state including Super Kicks, Fansarmy and PR Label are already part of Simpl’s merchant ecosystem, helping them improve conversions and reduce returns.

Currently, over 26,000 merchants and millions of customers across India are part of Simpl’s network through its revolutionary 1-tap Checkout and state-of-the-art Checkout Network and Checkout Suite. The company has also introduced a Booster Package specifically designed for D2C brands. This package offers a comprehensive range of essential services, including digital marketing, e-commerce consulting, credit access, and legal assistance, at subsidised rates. This underlines Simpl’s unwavering dedication to supporting businesses and driving their expansion.

According to KPMG, D2C Brands in India are poised to potentially surpass the $100 billion mark by  2025. Across various sectors, entrepreneurs, investors, business researchers, and analysts are actively assessing opportunities to tap into the remarkable growth of this market. This event serves as a valuable platform for Jaipur’s emerging entrepreneurs to engage with industry peers and experts. Through a dynamic panel discussion, attendees will gain insights into the strategies for Building and Scaling their D2C brands.