The episode featured three distinct startups, two of which successfully walked away with investments. Final Deal Floral/Religious ₹80 Lakh for 1% Equity ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity (Aman & Peyush) Dorje Tea/Beverage ₹30 Lakh for 5% Equity ₹30 Lakh for 5% Equity (Anupam, Peyush & Vineeta) Recode Studios ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
The premiere of , titled " Entrepreneurship Ki Leher Ek Baar Firse ," officially kicked off on January 2, 2023 . The episode marked a major shift in the series, introducing Rahul Dua as the new host and welcoming Amit Jain (CEO of CarDekho ) to the shark panel, though he did not appear in this specific episode. Featured Pitches & Results The episode featured three distinct startups, two of
(Sharks were impressed by growth but declined to invest) Episode Highlights Featured Pitches & Results (Sharks were impressed by
The episode highlighted the evolving dynamics of the panel—Anupam Mittal even served tea to fellow sharks during the Dorje pitch, adding a lighter touch to the high-stakes environment. several sharks declined to invest
The founders impressed the sharks with their proprietary machinery designed to keep flowers fresh for up to 15 days, solving a major logistics hurdle in India’s religious offerings market.
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This pitch became a major talking point because of the sharks' reactions. Despite Recode having massive sales (₹30 Crores projected), several sharks declined to invest, citing their personal friendships and investments in competitor SUGAR Cosmetics (owned by Vineeta Singh).