Partnership Possibilities

DHL and Unrest are natural partners.

DHL are a global, specialist provider of logistics and fulfilment for small and medium sized ecommerce businesses. Providing speed and scale of fulfilment that fuels the growth of D2C businesses in both local and international markets.

Unrest is Europe’s leading specialist B2C and D2C impact Accelerator, supporting high-growth consumer businesses to launch and scale. We have already launched over 20 D2C businesses with multiple millions in combined ARR and a combined valuation of over £80M.

Through our Accelerator, Investment Support, and Community, Unrest has also built a wider network of more than 2000 consumer impact businesses in the UK & Europe.

Due to our reputation within this network, we are in a unique position to identify live logistics requirements of the high-growth consumer businesses that we support, and provide well-received recommendations on suppliers that our network truly listen to.

We have done this successfully for partners in the fields of Law, Technology, Venture Capital, Finance, Equity Management and others. We would be delighted to parter with DHL to connect you with commercial opportunities in our network.

Citizens of Soil

Citizens of Soil are on a mission to solve the commoditisation of olive oil, which leads to producers being squeezed on price and the degradation of land.


They sell award winning, extra virgin oil in the UK. They pay farmers well above market rates, allowing them to farm regeneratively and sustainably.

  • Scale Up

  • £10.28m

  • ARR over £1.2M a year.

    Sold in Selfridges and another 40 independent retailers.

    Founders Michael (experienced operator from AB InBev with a prior successful drinks exit) and Sara (supply chain sustainability expert with a Southern Europe focus) bring strong commercial and operational skills to scale an artisanal olive oil brand.

Some of our high-growth brands

Béa Fertility

Béa Fertility is revolutionising family planning with its at-home fertility kit, offering an alternative to traditional In vitro fertilisation (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) procedures.

They are dedicated to closing the accessibility gap in fertility care by providing innovative solutions that can be used from the comfort of one's home.

  • Scale Up

  • £15.38m as of March 2024

  • The Bea product has been proven to have 50% efficacy over six cycles of treatment (clinical grade).

    They are now in trials with the NHS.

Shake Your Plants

Shake Your Plants offer freeze-dried supplements, to be added to water to create functional drinks. They promote sustainability by using ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, and create a plastic-free product that is light and easy to transport. They are revolutionising the market for wellness beverages made from plant-based powders.

  • Early Revenue

  • £2.9m as of June 2025

  • The Shake Your Plants product boasts superior unit economics, using just 7g per serving compared to 20g for competitors, with a two-year shelf life that allows for cost-efficient, low-emission shipping.

    Their sustainability credentials are robust, working with vetted suppliers and planning regional production hubs. Backed by experienced advisors from Alibaba, Rocket Internet, and VentureSouq, the team combines charisma with operational rigour. With $250k already raised at a lean $2M valuation, they show financial discipline and a clear roadmap.

1200

START UP APPLICATIONS PER YEAR

10,000+

TOTAL IMPACT COMMUNITY

2000+

CONSUMER IMPACT STARTUPS

Example partners

Sponsorship opportunities

B2C Impact Accelerator

  • 16-week residential accelerator programme for globally scalable impact consumer companies.

  • Close, meaningful engagement with tier 1 founders.

    Brand differentiation through primary sponsorship and placement across Accelerator campaigns.

    Tailored employee education packages.

    Custom social media and newsletter content.

Community Events

  • Curated and community-driven events throughout the year that create a platform for real collaboration and connection.

  • Access to an engaged community of consumer impact startups.

    Brand visibility and curated networking.

    Thought leadership and stage presence.

    Bespoke activations.

Impact <> Investor Office Hours

  • A quarterly event that matches hundreds of high quality impact founders (both B2B and B2C) with the UK’s most impact active investors.

    Founders and Investors are given 1-1 time to connect, share insights, and begin investment conversations.

    As the sponsor, you can position yourself at the forefront of supporting impact investment, and directly connect with all founders who participate (400 applicants per edition)

  • 100’s of qualified commercial opportunities with customer data insights.

    Brand visibility and differentiation.

    Custom social media and newsletter content.

Why partner with us?

Be first-in with
high potential Founders

We find and select the next generation of business-defining founders. When we find them, we build deep and lasting relationships over a period of years, giving rise to an active and trusted community. The trust they place in Unrest naturally extends to the select partners we collaborate with.

We empower founders to build globally scalable businesses that do well by doing good. We afford our partners the opportunity to identify top-tier investment or commercial opportunities early.

Identify Commercial Opportunities

Attract & Develop
Exceptional People

86% of Gen Zs say a sense of purpose at work is key to job satisfaction. We offer our partners - and their people - opportunities to network and collaborate with impact-led startups on the Unrest programme and our community events.

Create powerful brand differentiation

We partner with institutions to whom brand purpose and ESG considerations are core. We reinforce our partners’ commitment to creating positive change, opening up avenues for growth within a network that is committed to both environmental and social impact.

Example sponsorship results

1. Outperformed on Lead Target by 406%

For one of our sponsors, we exceeded conversion targets by 406%, thanks to a strategic approach tailored to founders' purchase journeys. This success was driven by three custom email flows designed to address the unique needs of different user segments. For new users, we crafted onboarding flows that highlighted the value of sponsor’s services, building trust and encouraging first-time conversions. For existing users, we focused on upselling by showcasing premium offerings and advanced features that aligned with their growth goals.

2. Conversion Targets Reached in One Single Email

We successfully reached one sponsor’s targets with a single, impactful email campaign. This campaign was strategically timed to maximise engagement and highlighted four key benefits and applications of their services for startup founders. By tailoring the message to address the specific needs and interests of the IIOH applicants, the email achieved exceptional resonance. The response was highly positive, reaching the lead target within just a few hours of release.

3. Hundreds of Custom Data Insights Unlocked

IIOH unlocked hundreds of valuable data points for our sponsors, offering deep insights into the startup ecosystem. Through the application process for IIOH, founders provided detailed responses on topics such as business stage, amounts raised to date, and more. Sponsors gained access to this rich data set, tailored to their specific package. Notably, our headline sponsor leveraged the opportunity to ask a series of custom questions to all 399 applicants, gathering precise insights into user behaviour, purchase patterns, and competitor dynamics.

Find out more

Meet the team


  • Co-Founder

    Pan has over 10 years of experience in strategy and operations roles within high-growth startups. Before joining Unrest, he led the Fund and Global Operations for Entrepreneur First, Europe's leading deep-tech accelerator and fund.

    As one of the two co-founders of Unrest, Pan is responsible for the process of selecting the UK's most ambitious impact founders to join the program and is also overseeing plans to raise Unrest's own VC fund.


  • Co-Founder

    Orr brings over 10 years of senior consumer marketing leadership, with experience spanning from large FMCG giants like L'Oreal and Procter & Gamble to high-growth scaleups such as Little Moons (Series B) and Vertical Future (Series A).

    Orr also serves as an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of consumer startups, where he provides strategic guidance and oversight to help these companies navigate their growth journeys.


  • Sourcing & Selection

    Liesa is a growth marketing strategist with a strong background in brand and design, having worked for global lifestyle brands such as Matchesfashion, Zara, and Bumble.

    Over the past decade, she has held senior marketing roles at startups and scale-ups across various sectors, including Dating, Greentech, and Fintech.

    At Unrest, Liesa is responsible for sourcing and selecting the most impactful startup founders to join Unrest's flagship accelerator program.

  • Associate Director

    Anas has over 20 years of experience helping businesses tackle complex strategic challenges, particularly in the financial services/fintech, manufacturing, and sports sectors.

    Since joining Unrest in January 2021, he has played a key role in building and delivering the program, as well as contributing to the sourcing and evaluation of cohort companies, investor outreach, and other strategic initiatives.


  • Head of Partnerships

    Andy has almost 15 years experience in forging meaningful partnerships that create value for both partners and communities. He believes that great business outcomes don’t have to come at the expense of social responsibility; rather, they can fuel one another.

    As Head of Partnerships, it is Andy’s role to ensure that Unrest’s partners derive maximum value from engagement with the impact community.


  • Community Manager

    Poppy is all about building connections and creating spaces where people feel supported, valued, and empowered. She leads all community-related projects at Unrest, bringing founders, alumni, and the wider network together through engaging events and member-led initiatives. She ensures founders get the most out of their time at Unrest by keeping alumni engaged, amplifying their successes, and fostering collaboration.

    With a background in the charity sector, Poppy previously led the community and resettlement programme at Ella’s, overseeing 50+ projects and building partnerships to keep survivors connected to their communities. She brings that same commitment to Unrest, creating a thriving, supportive ecosystem where founders and brands can grow.

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