Pitching to Win: The Most Effective Startup Deals on 'Shark Tank India'

The third season of "Shark Tank India," aired from January 22 to March 31, 2024, introduced an expanded panel of twelve Sharks, enriching the show with broader expertise. This season welcomed new investors Ritesh Agarwal, Deepinder Goyal, Azhar Iqubal, Radhika Gupta, Varun Dua, and Ronnie Screwvala alongside the existing lineup of Aman Gupta, Amit Jain, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal. The format saw entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to five Sharks per episode, varying the panel to diversify perspectives and investment opportunities. This mix of seasoned and new investors, from digital platforms to consumer goods and technology, showcased the dynamic Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Rahul Dua continues as the host, ensuring a seamless viewing experience.

The Honest Home

• Idea: Eco-friendly daily use products

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 3% Equity + 1% royalty until ₹1.5 Crores are recouped

The Cinnamon Kitchen

• Idea: Plant-based healthy snacks

• Original Ask: ₹60 Lakhs for 2% Equity

• Deal: ₹60 Lakhs for 5% Equity

Brand: Adil Qadri

• Idea: Perfumes and Attar

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 0.5% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity + 1% royalty until ₹1 Crores are recouped

Conscious Chemist

• Idea: Skincare Products

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 2% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Intervue

• Idea: Conducts technical interviews online

• Original Ask: ₹1.5 Crores for 1% Equity

• Deal: ₹1.5 Crores for 2% Equity

Rodbez

• Idea: Taxi-service for Bihar

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 5% Equity

• Deal: ₹20 Lakhs for 5% Equity + ₹30 Lakhs debt @ 12% for 2 years

Blix

• Idea: Robotics toys

• Original Ask: ₹80 Lakhs for 2% Equity

• Deal: ₹80 Lakhs for 4% Equity, Conditional Offer

Homversity

• Idea: Student housing

• Original Ask: ₹65 Lakhs for 2% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Mintree

• Idea: Skincare products

• Original Ask: ₹90 Lakhs for 1% Equity

• Deal: ₹90 Lakhs for 1.5% Equity

80Wash

• Idea: Waterless washing machine

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 2.5% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Dil foods

• Idea: Virtual restaurant service

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 0.5% Equity

• Deal: ₹2 Crores for 2.67% Equity

AI Kavach

• Idea: Online security app

• Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 1.25% Equity

• Deal: ₹1 Crore for 2.5% Equity + 2.5% Advisory Equity

Bartisans

• Idea: Cocktail and Mocktail brand

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 2.5% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Nabhi Sutra

• Idea: Ayurvedic oils

• Original Ask: ₹60 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Zorko

• Idea: Food Brand

• Original Ask: ₹1.5 Crores for 1% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

upliance.ai

• Idea: Smart Cooker

• Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity

• Deal: No Deal

Tramboo

• Idea: Kashmir willow bats

• Original Ask: ₹30 Lakhs for 3% Equity

• Deal: ₹30 Lakhs for 4% Equity

WeHear

• Idea: Hearing Solutions

• Original Ask: ₹2.5 Crores for 1% Equity

• Deal: ₹2.5 Crores for 1% Equity + 1.5% Advisory Equity, Conditional Offer

And many more...

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

• Aman Gupta – 6.15 crore

• Peyush Bansal – 5.77 crore

• Vineeta Singh – 4.10 crore

• Anupam Mittal – 3.55 crore

• Ritesh Agarwal – 3.06 crore

• Deepinder Goyal – 2 crore

• Azhar Iqubal – 1.65 crore

• Namita Thapar – 1.40 crore

• Amit Jain – 1.25 crore

• Radhika Gupta – 0.90 crore

• Ronnie Screwvala – 0.67 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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