Behind the Deals: Shark Tank India Season 2's Investment Dynamics

The second season of Shark Tank India featured a diverse panel of investors, including Amit Jain (CarDekho), Aman Gupta (boAt), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), and Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics). Their varied expertise spanned technology, marketing, healthcare, e-commerce, and cosmetics, providing valuable insights and perspectives to aspiring entrepreneurs. This mix of Sharks showcased the dynamism of India's entrepreneurial landscape.

HooVu Fresh

• Idea: Flowers

• Original Ask: ₹80 Lakhs for 1% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 crore for 2% Equity

Dorje Teas

• Idea: Darjeeling Tea

• Original Ask: ₹30 Lakhs for 5% Equity

• Deal: ₹30 Lakhs for 15% Equity

Recode Studio

• Idea: Beauty Products

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Very Much Indian

• Idea: Traditional and Ethnic Sarees

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: ₹50 Lakhs for 10% Equity

Watchout Wearables

• Idea: Smartwatches for kids and senior citizens

• Original Ask: ₹2 Crores for 5% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 10% Equity and ₹1 Crore debt @15% interest

SoupX

• Idea: Healthy Soups and Soup-based Meals

• Original Ask: ₹75 Lakhs for 6% Equity

• Deal: ₹50 Lakhs for 18% Equity and ₹25 Lakhs debt @12% interest

Atmosphere

• Idea: Kombucha

• Original Ask: ₹75 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Stage

• Idea: Vernacular OTT Platform

• Original Ask: ₹3 Crores for 1% Equity

• Deal: ₹1.5 Crores for 0.6% Equity and ₹1.5 Crores debt @12% interest

Girgit

• Idea: Colour Changing Apparels

• Original Ask: ₹20 Lakhs for 10% Equity

• Deal: ₹20 Lakhs for 20% Equity

Patil Kaki

• Idea: Home-style Hygienic Snacks

• Original Ask: ₹40 Lakhs for 2.5% Equity

• Deal: ₹40 Lakhs for 4% Equity

Brandsdaddy

• Idea: Automatic Fire Extinguisher

• Original Ask: ₹70 Lakhs for 5% Equity

• Deal: ₹35 Lakhs for 5% Equity and ₹35 Lakhs debt @12% interest

Winston

• Idea: Salon at Home Appliances

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 4% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 10% Equity

Flatheads

• Idea: Sneakers

• Original Ask: ₹75 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Gear Head Motors

• Idea: Affordable Electric Bicycles and Tricycles

• Original Ask: ₹75 Lakhs for 2% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 6.67% Equity

Teafit

• Idea: Iced Tea Drinks

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: ₹50 Lakhs for 8% Equity

Haqdarshak

• Idea: Availing Government Schemes

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 0.5% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity

Bhaskar's Puranpoli Ghar

• Idea: Varieties of Puranpoli

• Original Ask: ₹75 Lakhs for 1% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

GunjanApps Studios

• Idea: Android App Development

• Original Ask: ₹2.5 Crore for 1% Equity

• Deal: Not listed

The Simply Salad

• Idea: Healthy Salads

• Original Ask: ₹30 Lakhs for 10% Equity

• Deal: ₹30 Lakhs for 10% Equity

And many more...

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

• Namita Thapar: ₹13.889 Crores

• Anupam Mittal: ₹9.148 Crores

• Vineeta Singh: ₹7.820 Crores

• Aman Gupta: ₹15.726 Crores

• Peyush Bansal: ₹13.907 Crores

• Amit Jain: ₹6.809 Crores

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.

Empower Your Startup with InvestBegin: We're spotlighting Indian startups - share your story or let us write it for you. Contact us to collaborate!