Inside Shark Tank India: Pitches That Won Hearts and Investments

The first season of Shark Tank India, which aired from December 20, 2021, to February 11, 2022, showcased the entrepreneurial spirit in India. Of 62,000 applicants, 198 businesses were chosen to pitch to the "sharks," and 67 secured deals. The show featured a rotating panel of seven seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders: Ashneer Grover (BharatPe), Aman Gupta (boAt), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com and People Group), Ghazal Alagh (MamaEarth), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), and Vineeta Singh (Sugar Cosmetics). These experts provided financial investments and valuable advice and mentorship, driving the success of the participating businesses and inspiring a culture of innovation across India.

BluePine Industries

• Idea: Frozen Momos

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 5% equity

• Deal: ₹75 lakhs for 16% equity

Booz scooters

• Idea: Renting e-bike for mobility in private spaces

• Original Ask: ₹40 lakhs for 15% equity

• Deal: ₹40 lakhs for 50% equity

Heart up my Sleeves

• Idea: Detachable Sleeves

• Original Ask: ₹25 lakhs for 10% equity

• Deal: ₹25 lakhs for 30% equity

Tagz Foods

• Idea: Healthy Potato Chips

• Original Ask: ₹70 lakhs for 1% equity

• Deal: ₹70 lakhs for 2.75% equity

Head and Heart

• Idea: Brain Development Course

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 5% equity

• Deal: No Deal

Agri Tourism

• Idea: Rural Tourism

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 5% equity

• Deal: No Deal mentioned

qZense Labs

• Idea: Food Freshness Detector

• Original Ask: ₹1 crore for 0.25% equity

• Deal: No Deal mentioned

Peeschute

• Idea: Disposable Urine Bag

• Original Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 4% equity

• Deal: ₹75 lakhs for 6% equity

NOCD

• Idea: Energy Drink

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 2% equity

• Deal: ₹20 lakhs for 15% equity and ₹30 lakhs debt

CosIQ

• Idea: Intelligent Skincare

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 7% equity

• Deal: ₹50 lakhs for 25% equity

JhaJi Achaar

• Idea: Pickle

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 10% equity

• Deal: No Deal

Bummer

• Idea: Underwear

• Original Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 4% equity

• Deal: ₹75 lakhs for 7.5% equity

Revamp Moto

• Idea: E-Bike

• Original Ask: ₹1 crore for 1% equity

• Deal: ₹1 crore for 1.5% equity

Hungry Heads

• Idea: Restaurant serving 80 types of Maggi

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 5% equity

• Deal: No Deal

Shrawani Engineers

• Idea: Belly Button Shaper

• Original Ask: ₹10 lakhs for 20% equity

• Deal: No Deal

Skippi Pops

• Idea: Ice-Pops

• Original Ask: ₹45 lakhs for 5% equity

• Deal: ₹1 crore for 15% equity

Menstrupedia

• Idea: Menstrual Awareness Comic

• Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 10% equity

• Deal: ₹50 lakhs for 20% equity

Hecolll

• Idea: Pollution Resistant Fabric

• Original Ask: ₹1 crore for 1% equity

• Deal: No Deal

Raising Superstars

• Idea: Child Development App

• Original Ask: ₹1 crore for 2% equity

• Deal: ₹1 crore for 4% equity

Torchit

• Idea: Products for visually impaired people

• Original Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 1% equity

• Deal: No Deal

And many more...

The total investments made by each "shark" during the pitches on Shark Tank India:

• Ashneer Grover: Invested ₹5.383 Crore

• Namita Thapar: Invested ₹6.383 Crore

• Anupam Mittal: Invested ₹5.338 Crore

• Vineeta Singh: Invested ₹3.042 Crore

• Aman Gupta: Invested ₹9.358 Crore

• Peyush Bansal: Invested ₹8.297 Crore

• Ghazal Alagh: Invested ₹1.2 Crore

These numbers reflect the investors' active participation and commitment to nurturing and supporting entrepreneurial ventures in India, signifying their confidence in these businesses' potential to grow and succeed. Each investor's commitment also underscores their investment strategies and the sectors they possibly find most promising or align with their business philosophies.

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