Shark Tank India, the latest television show has got the entire nation hooked on its episodes, memes, and innovative ideas all around the world. The reality business show Shark Tank finally unveiled the Indian version which was first shown on December 20 at Sony and its SonyLIV streaming platform. which has inspired many investors and in fact Delhi Government Turns itself into Shark Tank, Provides Rs.2000 Seed Money To Over 3 lakh Students
The Show commenced the conversation about the start-up culture, the need for support for such ventures for India to truly become Atma Nirbhar. Shark Tank India connects entrepreneurs with angel investors or sharks. The founders pitch their business plans in front of the sharks, in hopes of raising funds. Shark Tank India judges include Aman Gupta, Founder, and CMO of Boat; Vineeta Singh, CEO and founder of Sugar Cosmetics; Anupam Mittal, founder, and CEO of People Group, Owner of companies such as Shaadi.com and Makaan.com; BharatPe founder Ashneer Grover, Ghazal Alagh CEO and founder of the skincare brand MamaEarth; Peyush Bansal, founder, and CEO of Lens Kart and Namita Thapar, CEO of pharmaceutical company Emcure Pharma.
Mad4India brings 7 such revolutionary new ideas from the show Shark Tank India that promise to bring social change to the nation.
1. Menstrupedia
Menstrupedia is the brainchild of Aditi Gupta and is a fast-growing Startup that offers awareness regard to menstruation in the form of comic books, animated videos, and workshops.
The services offered by menstrupedia are used over thousands of schools, hundreds of Ngos, and government institutions.
In the show Shark Tank, Menstrupedia bagged Rs 50 lakh for 20% of its liquidation by Emcure CEO Namita Thapar.
Menstrupedia Comic is a colorful, fun, and accessible guide to menstruation, following the journey of three young girls and their experience with menstruation. Each character represents a stage of adolescence – girls who are premature and want to learn more about them; girls who have just started menstruating and are seeking advice on how to prepare for it; and girls who have been around for a long time and maybe curious about the myths around them.
To Know more about Menstrupedia, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and the Website.
2. ALTOR
A startup that commenced with a mission of making the world a better and safe place for the isolated two-wheeler community. The Company was established in the year 2018 and is a Government of India-backed startup program. The nation sees an annual surge of road accidents every year. Most of these cases could avoid fatality if timely assistance can be provided. This is what altor smart helmets provide.
World’s first software-enabled helmet that makes bike rides easier, safer, and more convenient than ever.
The Startup raised 50 lakh rupees for 7% of equity from shark tank India. The interested investors were Namita and Aman Gupta.
To Know more about Altor, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and the Website.
3. Auli lifestyle
The Nation is home to Ayurvedic medications and remedies. But slowly and gradually chemical-based products are taking over. Auli Lifestyle helps you find beauty but in an ayurvedic style.
Auli Lifestyle was conceived and created by Aishwarya Biswas. Her love for the essentials of life, pamper packages and in fact, every single product made by Auli lifestyle which not just her heart and soul but also the skill and knowledge of different people and expertise. A well-known face today, in the beauty and fashion products industry.
She completed her academic achievement with a postgraduate MBA at the London School of Economics.
Auli Lifestyle products are a raw and tempting proof of her passion and knowledge – a variety of skin products and healthy lifestyles that will keep you shining; you feel like a million dollars and go into the water to get more! Affordable, unique, Indian, and lush; defined by only 4 characters – AULI.In the show Shark Tank, it raised 75 lakh Rs for 15% of equity by Namita Thapar, who brings in expertise in the healthcare department.
To Know more about Auli Lifestyle, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and the Website.
4. KG Agrotech
We all know him by the name of ‘Jugaadu Kamlesh’. We all might have seen his memes and the viral video where he says, “Hum Kisaan Log Kisi ke Ghulam nahi ho sakte” when he was asked why didn’t do a job.
According to Kamlesh, farmers need to carry a 20-gallon container of pesticides on their shoulders, a tedious task that can expose them to chemicals. But with his invention, farmers could easily move around the farm, spraying pesticides without a problem, he said.
Moreover, his solution seems inexpensive and could ultimately solve the challenges facing millions of farmers in India. After being rejected by all of the sharks, it was Peyush who decided to back his vision of Kamlesh by providing him 10 lakh for 40% equity and 20 lakh as debt for zero percent interest.
To Know more about KG Agrotech, follow them on Instagram
5. Watt Innovations
The startup asked for 101rs and it shocked the entire judges’ panel as to how. But that is what Watt innovation wanted. More than the financial support he wanted the assurance and presence of sharks for his company.
Founded by 19-year-old Nihaal Singh developed a ventilated PPE kit that solves the issue of many doctors and problems of wearing such a kit with no ventilation for more than 12 hours a day.
The final deal closed on ₹101 Rupees for 4% Equity and Shark, Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar & Anupam Mittal joined in as their stakeholders and believed in the 19-year-old to make it a scalable product.
To Know more about Watt Innovations, follow their Website.
6. AAS Vidyalaya
Big edtech companies cater to the Higher middle-class income group of the people. While the government promotes education to the lower-income group in order to eradicate illiteracy. AAS Vidyalaya caters universally and especially to the lower middle class which amounts to about 50% of the Indian population. Children that leave study after a point of time due to various issues.
AAS Vidyalaya is the beginning of an initiative to provide education and is started by a couple – Vikas and Leena Kakawini. It represents The Anytime Anywhere School and aims to take the school to those children who are unable to attend school.
Sharks, Peyush Bansal, Namita Thapar, and Ashneer Grover have invested in startups and this is a very high-profile sea in the shark tank with ₹ 1.5 crores at a value of 15%.
To Know more about AAS Vidyalaya, follow them on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and the Website.
7. Peeschute
The initiative is committed to improving the cleanliness of toilets in India and the creation of affordable unisex disposable urine bags. Its founder Siddhant Tawarawala came from Jalna, Maharashtra
Along with having a sustainable entrepreneurial model, Peeschute also aims to provide women employment in the rural sector of the country. The firm will provide training and then employment to rural women. Thus reducing a wage disparity.
The pitch impressed Shark Aman Gupta and Anupam Mittal. The deal was clocked at 75 lakh for 6% in the company.
To Know more about peeschute, follow them on Instagram, Linkedin, and the Website.
Mad4 India wishes all these firms all the very best for their ventures.
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