Shark Tank India has revolutionized the startup ecosystem ever since it went on-air in December 2021, making business pitches a mainstream attraction. Now in its fourth season, the show continues to spotlight ambitious entrepreneurs and sharp investors eager to back groundbreaking ideas. This edition welcomes two fresh faces to the panel—Kunal Bahl, Co-founder of Snapdeal, and Viraj Bahl, Founder of Veeba—joining the seasoned sharks Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, Ritesh Agarwal, and Azhar Iqubal.
As Shark Tank India Season 4 completes nine weeks, the investors have poured a staggering Rs 94.8 crore into innovative startups. Here's a breakdown of each shark's individual investment.
Anupam Mittal (Founder and Director, Shaadi.com) – Rs 10.8 croreRitesh Agarwal (Founder and Group CEO, OYO) – Rs 16.3 croreAman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO, boAt) – Rs 17.4 croreKunal Bahl (Co-founder, Titan Capital and Snapdeal) – Rs 10.2 croreNamita Thapar (Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals) – Rs 9.8 croreVineeta Singh (Co-founder and CEO, Sugar Cosmetics) – Rs 9.3 crorePeyush Bansal (Co-Founder and CEO, Lenskart) – Rs 10.1 croreThe remaining investors, Azhar Iqubal (Inshorts) invested ₹1 crore, while Varun Dua (ACKO) and Viraj Bahl (Veeba) contributed Rs 53.3 lakh and Rs 45 lakh, respectively.
Shark Tank India 4 has been full of intense negotiations, with some startups securing massive multi-crore investments while others left without a deal. Here’s a look at the brands that managed to strike big and walk away with substantial funding.
Luxury fashion marketplace Culture Circle struck a lucrative deal, securing Rs 3 crore for a 3% equity stake from sharks Vineeta Singh and Anupam Mittal.High-end lifestyle accessories brand NOOE sealed a major deal, accepting Peyush Bansal's Rs 5 crore offer for a controlling 51% stake.KIWI Kisan Window, a brand celebrating unique Indian flavors, secured a ₹2.5 crore investment for a 10% equity stakeSpeed Kitchen, a co-working cloud kitchen startup, secured Rs 2 crore for a 6% equity stake7 Ring, a smart payment-enabled ring, bagged Rs 75 lakh for 1.5% equityInnergize, a mental health-focused wearable, secured Rs 1 crore for 4.2% equityGo Zero, a sugar-free ice cream brand, secured Rs 1 crore for a 1.5% equity stake from Namita ThaparAquapeya, a ready-to-drink beverage startup, secured a Rs 70 lakh investment for a 3% equity stake along with a 1% royaltyKeep reading this space for more updates from Shark Tank India season 4.