Shark Tank India judge and founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, Pratham Mittal, made two investments on the Shark Tank India Season 5 Campus Special episode, backing two early-stage startups: Floreal and Two Words Away. Floreal, founded by Vanshika Mittal, a student of Lovely Professional University, is
Contemporary innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka has raised ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The capital will be deployed to scale marketing for the brand’s shapewear category, strengthen its team, and support working capital requirements. Founded with the vision of building a
Alumna of PW School of Startups, the entrepreneurship arm of education company, PhysicsWallah (PW), Megha Sarayan, founder of Kolkata-based Modge - by Land of Cakes, has raised ₹1 crore in funding on Shark Tank India Season 5. The investment was made by Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of People Group
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Honasa Consumer, the parent company behind Mamaearth, TheDermaCo and Dr. Sheth’s, has sparked an important conversation around artificial intelligence and gender bias after sharing a strongly worded post on LinkedIn. The entrepreneur and Shark Tank India investor highlighted how AI systems may be absorbing and
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When we speak of Shark Tank India judges, we can easily visualize experienced venture capitalists or renowned startup founders with several decades of industry experience. But Pratham Mittal brings a fresh and deeply meaningful perspective, that of an educator-entrepreneur who believes that entrepreneurship begins with learning by doing, not waiting
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When we think of startup judges on Shark Tank India, we often expect investors from tech, consumer brands, or SaaS founders. But Hardik Kothiya brings a unique and powerful perspective that of a renewable energy pioneer who has helped build one of India’s fastest-growing solar manufacturing companies from the
An all-natural pain therapeutics company, Wholeleaf, has raised ₹1.5 Cr in a seed funding round backed by investors like Aman Gupta – Cofounder and CMO of BOAT, Namita Thapar – Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Kanika Tekriwal – CEO of JetSetGo, on the recent Shark Tank India Season 5. The company
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When we think about the startup world, we immediately jump to eCommerce, technology, and fintech. But Kanika, a young woman from Bhopal, jumped into a space that is meant for billionaires, giant corporations, or government organisations, the aviation industry. She proved that with innovation and courage, you can redefine the
India’s first hair beauty & makeup brand wins backing to scale innovation in hair makeup, styling, and scalp-first care Truth & Hair, India’s emerging hair beauty and styling brand, has secured investment from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s journey
ScrapUncle, the leading on-demand recycling platform, has raised ₹22 crore (~USD 2.4 million) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Orios Venture Partners, with Acumen Fund, Inc’. coming in as Co-Lead. The round also saw participation from Upaya Social Ventures, Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, Soonicorn Ventures, and
Shark Tank India has come a long way from early scepticism to undeniable scale. And Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of People Group and one of the show’s original Sharks, believes the initial doubts no longer hold relevance. In a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal reflected on the journey of
Periods are routine. Discomfort should not be. That simple belief sparked the journey of HealthFab, a Bengaluru-based femtech startup that is quietly changing how Indian women experience menstruation. What began as a mission to offer better comfort and sustainability turned into a nationally recognised brand after its appearance on Shark
Shark Tank India, the hugely popular business reality show, is all set to return with its fifth season early next year. Known for giving Indian entrepreneurs a platform to pitch ideas to heavyweight investors, the show promises more drama, fresh business ideas and a bigger stage for founders this time.
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Shark Tank India created quite a stir with its four seasons in the country and amongst its people. People love the angst, new ideas of young entrepreneurs, and all the great advice provided by the ‘Sharks’. The first season premiered on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television from 20 December
* The funds will be used to scale on quick-commerce platforms, with a target of capturing 5–8% of the coffee category and reaching ₹60–80 crore ARR. * The startup has been featured on Shark Tank India and is backed by visionary investor Ritesh Agarwal. * Toffee Coffee Roasters is among the
Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boAt Lifestyle and a popular investor on Shark Tank India, shared a striking investment update today on LinkedIn. Gupta revealed that his INR 12 lakh investment in Let’s Try, a snack brand founded by Nitin Vinod Kalra along with his family, has now grown to
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Shark Tank India is all set to make a spectacular comeback for its fifth season, bringing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs across the country. One of the biggest talking points this season is the onboarding of Mohit Yadav, co‑founder of the skincare brand Minimalist, to the panel of investors.
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post that’s making waves across India’s corporate circles, Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of People Group and Shark Tank India investor, has questioned the country’s fixation with the so-called “standard” 30-35% salary hike during job switches. The 35% hike ritual under scrutiny Mittal
Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India investor Anupam Mittal has shared the emotional and professional challenges of giving up his US green card and returning to India. His LinkedIn post has drawn attention to the risks and rewards of leaving a secure career abroad to pursue entrepreneurship at home. A Difficult