Direct-to-consumer supplements and performance nutrition brand
BRAINEFFECT is a consumer nutrition brand selling supplements and functional foods through D2C channels, with a heavy marketing and influencer-led growth model. The tech stack—Shopify, Klaviyo, Meta Ads, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok—is pure direct-to-consumer playbook, but the pain-point list (low ROI on influencer campaigns, scaling plateaus, reducing CAC) and active projects (ROI-driven campaign optimization, market research in France) reveal the core tension: they're resource-constrained on efficient growth and struggling to scale beyond their current geographic footprint without proportional cost increases.
Notable leadership hires: Chief Marketing Officer
BRAINEFFECT develops supplements and performance foods positioned around stress management, focus, and mental resilience. Founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, the company operates as a self-owned, Berlin-based entity with 51–200 employees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via Shopify, supplemented by influencer partnerships and social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube). The company also offers digital coaching alongside products. Current expansion activity centers on France, with active work on product launches, local partnerships, and market research in that region.
Shopify (e-commerce), Klaviyo (email), Meta Ads and Google Analytics (performance marketing), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok (distribution), Looker and Looker Studio (analytics), AWS (infrastructure), Adobe and Canva (creative), CapCut (video).
France is the active expansion target. Current projects include product launches in France, local partnership building, and market research in the country.
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