Shark Tank India Best Deals: The reality TV show that is based on the participation of aspiring entrepreneurs from India who pitch their business models to a panel of investors or judges and persuade them to invest money in their idea, aired its last episode on 4 February, 2022. Let's have a look at the pitchers that have managed to grab some big deals on the show.
1. Skippi Ice Pops bagged ₹1 crore for 15% equity
India's first ice popsicle brand Skippi Ice Pops was the first brand that received an All Shark deal on the show. Founded by Ravi Kabra and Anuja Kabra, this Hyderabad start-up claims that its products are made of 100% Natural flavours, colours, preservatives and sweeteners.
2. Hammer got ₹1 crore for 40% equity
Rohit Nandwani founded Hammer in 2019 and it makes high-quality audio gadgets, fitness bands and electric toothbrushes. It is known for selling these gadgets at an affordable price. The startup got funding from Shark Aman Gupta.
3. AAS Vidyalaya got ₹1.5 crore for 15% equity
AAS Vidyalaya stands for the Anytime Anywhere School. It is an educational start-up founded by the couple - Vikas and Leena Kakawini and aims to take the school to those children who are unable to attend school. Three sharks - Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar and Ashneer Grover invested in the startup.
4. Get-A-Whey got ₹1 crore for 15% equity
Get-A-Whey provides a diverse range of guilt-free dessert options. It is founded by siblings Jash Shah and Pashmi Shah Agarwal with their mother Jimmy Shah. Sharks Ashneer Grover, Aman Gupta and Vineeta Singh invested in their startup. "We are India’s first healthy ice cream brand. Power-packed with 12 g of protein per 100 g serving and just 7 g of fat per 100 g serving we are convinced you will lick the bottom of the tub. Our ice creams are tastier than your regular ice creams. Like we said no compromises whatsoever", reads a statement on their website.
5. Peeschute got ₹75 lakhs for 6% equity
The start-up is working on a mission to improve toilet hygiene in India. It manufactures affordable unisex disposable urine bags. It got funding from Shark Aman Mittal.
6. In A Can got ₹1 crore for 10% equity
In A Can's founders Viraj Sawant and Sameer Mirajkar started the company during the pandemic in 2020 after they got the idea of manufacturing canned cocktails.
7. Bummer got ₹75 lakh for an equity of 7.5%
This Ahmedabad-based innerwear company focuses on manufacturing eco-friendly products by using micromodal fibre extracted from Beechwood Trees. Sharks Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar have invested in the brand.
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