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The Exit Strategy: How Small Indian D2C Brands Get Acquired by Roll-Up Firms

purshoLOGY · purshology.com Free Intermediate India

Specifically addresses the smaller, non-flagship brand's path to a roll-up acquisition - most exit content assumes you're already a category leader, this one is written for the realistic mid-size founder.

  • Roll-up firms are a realistic exit path for small-to-mid D2C brands, not just category leaders.
  • Explains what roll-ups actually look for in a smaller acquisition target.
  • Useful counterpoint to strategic-acquisition-focused content aimed at bigger brands.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Which roll-ups and acquirers are actively buying D2C brands in India right now?
  2. Should I sell to a strategic acquirer (HUL, Marico, Reliance) or a roll-up firm?

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