U.S. Launchpad DTC
Break into the U.S. market. In just 10 weeks our accelerator delivers the strategy, support, and connections to scale your DTC brand.
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Scale in the U.S. with Shopline
U.S. Launchpad DTC is a 10-week accelerator for international DTC brands ready to scale in the U.S.
We pair smart tech with real support. Shopline's AI-powered platform and SOSA's guidance help you migrate, launch, and land your first U.S. orders faster that ever.
We pair smart tech with real support. Shopline's AI-powered platform and SOSA's guidance help you migrate, launch, and land your first U.S. orders faster that ever.
Program benefits
Grants
$3,000-$7,000 to accelerate transactions on Shopline.
Access to perks
Unlock 75K in value with access to exclusive discounts.
Platform migration
Dedicated whiteglove support to set up on Shopline's platform.
Scaleup workshops
A network of resources, from marketing, to logistics, to financing, and more.
How it works
Length: 10 weeks
DTC topics include: SEO and Digital Marketing, UCG and OOH Marketing, U.S. Go To Market Fundamentals, Post-Purchase & Retention Strategies, Supply Chain & Distribution Strategies, Fundraising from DTC Investors, Physical Retail Best Practices, and more.
Weekly commitment: 1-2 hours
Requirements: Launch on Shopline within 30 days of onboarding and make your first U.S. purchase order within 90 days of onboarding.
Apply
Submit your interest. (10 mins)
Apply now
Upon qualifying for the program, complete your application. (20 mins)
Onboard
Meet with SOSA and shopline team to kickstart your migration to Shopline and launch of program benefits.
Launch
Go live within 30 days and begin engaging U.S. customers with full platform capabilities.
Accelerate
Learn from DTC experts through the 10-week asynchronous program, spend between $3,000-7,000 in grants from Shopline, leverage 75K in perks from partners, and receive hands-on support to maximize the Shopline platform.
Scale
Leverage insights to enhance performance and accelerate growth for your DTC brand in the U.S. market.
Eligibility
To be eligible for U.S. Launchpad DTC, companies must:
1. Have adequate budget to support sales efforts and scale operations in the U.S. market
2. Be generating a minimum of U.S. $ 250,000 in online website revenue
3. Sell direct-to-consumer
1. Have adequate budget to support sales efforts and scale operations in the U.S. market
2. Be generating a minimum of U.S. $ 250,000 in online website revenue
3. Sell direct-to-consumer
Your launchpad for U.S. growth starts here
Empowering over 600,000 brands worldwide
Merchants are flocking to Shopline. Join the club.
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Additional benefits: Top 10 companies
To accelerate their growth in the U.S. market, the top 10 companies with the highest GMV and the most suitable for our program will gain access to additional benefits:
An increased grant to be allocated towards Shoplines built in growth tools and features.
Exclusive mentorship opportunities with SOSA's expert network (150+ mentors in the U.S.)
Office hours with the SOSA and Shopline team throughout the 10-week program
6-month access to SOSA's coworking space in New York City
Exclusive GTM benefits, discounts, and resources
Categories
U.S. Launchpad DTC is focused on four high-growth consumer categories where Shopline’s AI-powered e-commerce platform is best positioned for:
Fashion, Apparel & Footwear
Boost sales through tailored shopping experiences, seamless social selling, and smarter use of customer insights.
Health, Beauty & CPG
Elevate retention with frictionless reordering, personalized rewards, and data-backed cross-sell tactics.
Consumer Electronics
Streamline growth with fast-loading storefronts, real-time inventory sync, and optimized checkouts across all channels.
Home & Garden
Increase AOV with curated product bundles, visual-led shopping, and intelligent merchandising across every touchpoint.
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Why SOSA partnered with Shopline
Shopline is the AI-powered e-commerce platform built for high-velocity consumer brands. Powering +600,000 merchants globally and driving an average of 138% YoY revenue growth, Shopline delivers the efficiency, infrastructure, and transaction-boosting tools that DTC brands need to scale with confidence.
Built for Speed & Simplicity: With fully integrated native apps, Shopline removes the need for third-party plugins—delivering storefronts that load 1.8x faster than platforms like Shopify.
✔️ Seamless updates = zero compatibility drama
✔️ Faster sites = higher conversion rates
✔️ All-in-one ecosystem = fewer setup headaches
True Omnichannel Selling: Manage everything from DTC storefronts to in-store POS, social commerce, marketplaces, and mobile apps—all from a single, unified platform.
Smarter Personalization: Use first-party data to create real-time customer segmentation, launch automated sales campaigns, and deliver personalized shopping experiences that convert.
Easy Migration and Setup Tools: Whether you're building your U.S. online store for the first time, or moving an existing shop from Shopify, WooCommerce, or another platform, Shopline makes it seamless—unlocking commercialization tools, customer loyalty programs, and high-performing checkout experiences to boost your business.
That’s why we partnered with Shopline. U.S. Launchpad DTC is built to give international consumer brands every advantage—from Shopline’s AI-powered infrastructure to SOSA’s global mentorship network, bespoke migration support, and global expansion playbook. Together, we turn potential into performance—and momentum into market dominance.
Built for Speed & Simplicity: With fully integrated native apps, Shopline removes the need for third-party plugins—delivering storefronts that load 1.8x faster than platforms like Shopify.
✔️ Seamless updates = zero compatibility drama
✔️ Faster sites = higher conversion rates
✔️ All-in-one ecosystem = fewer setup headaches
True Omnichannel Selling: Manage everything from DTC storefronts to in-store POS, social commerce, marketplaces, and mobile apps—all from a single, unified platform.
Smarter Personalization: Use first-party data to create real-time customer segmentation, launch automated sales campaigns, and deliver personalized shopping experiences that convert.
Easy Migration and Setup Tools: Whether you're building your U.S. online store for the first time, or moving an existing shop from Shopify, WooCommerce, or another platform, Shopline makes it seamless—unlocking commercialization tools, customer loyalty programs, and high-performing checkout experiences to boost your business.
That’s why we partnered with Shopline. U.S. Launchpad DTC is built to give international consumer brands every advantage—from Shopline’s AI-powered infrastructure to SOSA’s global mentorship network, bespoke migration support, and global expansion playbook. Together, we turn potential into performance—and momentum into market dominance.
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