Category growth strategy for a D2C brand
A founder led direct to consumer brand in South Asia, mid stage, selling primarily online with a small but growing retail presence. Engaged the firm for an independent view of the next growth horizon.
A direct to consumer category leader wanted to know whether an adjacent category was worth entering, how large it could realistically be, and what it would take to win.
We sized the adjacent category from four independent angles, interviewed buyers on both sides of the purchase decision, built a standalone unit economics model for the new line, and pressure tested the entry cost against the client's capital plan.
A written recommendation to enter the category in two phases, with a specific product sequence, a clear pricing architecture, and a realistic first eighteen months view of cash.