Musings From Deepak @ DSG Consumer Partners #9

All things consumer & insurgent brands. What I am currently reading, thinking about and reflecting upon.

Find out why many Indian students are looking overseas for college admission — economictimes.indiatimes.com

DSGCP portfolio co LeverageEdu ran a survey with 5000+ students on their platform last week, to better understand the sentiments of students heading abroad - change in preferences, VISA, vaccines etc. The Economic Times covers this in today's edition.

Love, Bonito’s CEO joins DSGCP portfolio co Ramblin’ Brands board — insideretail.asia

So excited to have one of Singapore's most dynamic CEOs, Dione Song, join the Ramblin' BOD, helping Mattias and Peder build a global sexual wellness brand.

Athletic Brewing Raises $50 Million Series C — vinepair.com

The interest from all stakeholders for non-alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc) continues to grow. DSGCP has backed Melati, as Asian centric non-alcohol aperitif, and Brewlander, an award winning Singapore headquartered brewery who are working on an assortment of non-alcohol options.

Singapore-based D2C dental brand Zenyum raises $40M Series B from L Catterton, Sequoia India and other investors. — techcrunch.com

D2C everywhere.

Delhi tipplers may have to wait a while to get booze at home — www.livemint.com

The opening up of alcobev delivery via digital platforms will allow existing and new brands to more easily target and access consumers.

Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives | Food Dive — www.fooddive.com

This should see more interest for the mycoprotein and other fermented ingredients.

Issue No. 127: Breaking up with Big Food | Fitt Insider — insider.fitt.co

Moving more is only one piece of the obesity epidemic puzzle. So this week, we explore Big Food’s role and what can be done about it.