IPO readiness
The quiet, decisive work most founders postpone.
Unlocking India's Consumption Story
An invite-only 3-day residential retreat for India's D2C & Retail founders. Away from the noise, among peers.
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About the Retreat.
The D2C Retreat by Inc42 returns for its 3rd edition: An exclusive 3-day residential gathering at Raffles Udaipur, where India's leading D2C founders come together for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and fresh perspectives.
Built on the principles of trust over transaction, depth over scale, and clarity over chaos, the Retreat features intimate, closed-door discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the next chapter of entrepreneurship.
No stages. No spotlights. Just a curated circle of founders navigating similar journeys.
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3 days, off the record.
The room, as it happened: Unhurried conversations, long tables, and the ease that only comes off the record.
You leave with relationships, not business cards, and a few conversations you'll return to for years.
The Destination
Reached only by water.
A 21-acre private island on Udai Sagar Lake, held by the Aravalli hills. You arrive by boat, and the city stays behind you: three days of gardens, still water, and the quiet that makes real conversation possible.
01 / 06
Arrive as a person, not a brand.
70+ founders and CXOs step off the same boats. No lanyards, no entourages, no audience. What follows is invite-only, residential, and entirely off the record.
02 / 06
Find your tribe.
The room is the product: a trusted circle of India's leading D2C and modern-retail pioneers, the peers you'd choose, gathered in one place, with time to actually talk.
03 / 06
The questions that keep you up at night.
Closed-door dialogues and intimate breakouts with hard-to-access luminaries: IPO readiness, large rounds, leadership, wealth, and legacy. Peer to peer, never lecture to audience.
04 / 06
Conversations continue over dinner.
Gourmet dining, long tables, no seating chart politics. Your stay and every meal on the island are taken care of by the team, so you arrive with nothing to manage.
05 / 06
Grow the person, not just the brand.
Transformative experiences woven through the three days, the kind that reset a founder's clarity, not just their calendar. Disconnect from the noise; reconnect with what matters.
06 / 06
What's said here stays here.
Candour is the luxury. Numbers are real, doubts are spoken, and nothing leaves the island. The relationships do, and they tend to last well beyond September.
Past Attendees
The room is the reason.
Drawn from India's most consequential consumer brands.
Who it's for
This room is for peers at your altitude.
A D2C founder or modern-retail leader with a brand that meets at least one of the following.
Valuation ₹400 Cr+
Funding ₹150 Cr+
Revenue ₹200 Cr+
- Applications are weighed on past experience, current traction, growth rate, and industry fit.
- Accommodation and dining are ours to arrange.
- Applications are reviewed personally, and acceptance is selective.
The next chapter
The questions that don't have public answers.
Five conversations that shape a founder's next decade, explored off the record, peer to peer.
Fundraising & large rounds
When to raise, how much, and on whose terms.
Leadership at scale
Building the team, and the temperament, to match the ambition.
Wealth
What to do with what you've built.
Legacy
The brand, and the life, you're actually designing.
70+ Attendees. Invite only.
Request an invitation.
Fill in your details below. If there's a fit, our team will reach out to you.
Starting from ₹3.75 Lakh + GST
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
iWhat can I expect from this retreat?
Expect to be mesmerised and inspired by mind-expanding conversations and meaningful connections in a scenic backdrop.
iiDo I need to take care of my stay at the venue?
No. Our team will take care of your accommodation and food.
iiiWhat is the selection criteria?
- ₹200 Cr Revenue
- ₹150 Cr Funding
- ₹400 Cr Valuation
ivI don't meet the criteria, can I still join?
Sorry, we will not be able to accommodate your application.
vWhat if my application is rejected?
If your application is rejected, our team will promptly notify you.
viIf selected, can I transfer my seat to another person?
No. Once selected, you cannot transfer your seat to another person.
viiAre there any discounts?
Sorry, there are no running discounts at the moment.
viiiIf I can't make it, can I claim a refund?
We cannot process any refunds if you cannot make it to The D2C Retreat by Inc42.
ixI have questions regarding my application, who do I reach out to?
You can write to us any time at [email protected] for anything related to The D2C Retreat.