Ignite DTC
A programme by 1752vc
A 12-week programme for early-stage direct-to-consumer and consumer brands, for a refundable accountability fee.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage direct-to-consumer and consumer brands ready to grow. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Run with | Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, SHOPLINE, Naturally Los Angeles |
About Ignite DTC
Ignite DTC is a 12-week programme for early-stage direct-to-consumer brands that are ready to grow. It covers brand positioning, sales, analytics, retention, pricing, unit economics and fundraising. Its page lists Stubbs Alderton & Markiles, SHOPLINE and Naturally Los Angeles as programme partners. It is a course, not a funded programme.
What you get
- Twelve weeks of work on brand positioning, sales, analytics, retention, pricing, unit economics and fundraising
- No tuition. There is a refundable accountability fee, returned when you finish.
Who can apply
- Early-stage consumer and direct-to-consumer brands that are ready to grow
- The pages describe the stage differently: the home page says paying customers, the programme page says early-stage brands. No further criteria are stated.
How to apply: Use the Apply Now button on the programme page, which leads to the application portal. Admissions are rolling.
Where to apply
Other 1752vc programmes
- AccelerateA remote-first accelerator of about three months for early-stage startups with a product in market, tied to a direct investment from 1752vc.
- LaunchpadA self-paced, fully remote 12-week programme that takes an unvalidated idea to a validated one, for a refundable accountability fee.
- Ignite (Ignite Startup Academy)A 12-week programme of weekly modules and deliverables for founders with a first version, beta or initial customers, for a refundable accountability fee.
- GTM AcceleratorA 12-week remote programme on go-to-market and founder-led sales for founders with a validated product and early traction.
- Lightning RoundA live online pitch competition, with a five-minute pitch and questions, that selects startups for fast-track diligence into Accelerate.