by Episode 24 of Shark Tank India Season 5 featured three exciting pitches, from a healthcare company selling Ayurvedic cannabis and CBD-based products, to an innovative start-up that has created an AI-powered device capable of converting kitchen wet waste into soil, and a South Indian coffee chain presenting their pitch.
Aired on February 5, 2026, the episode was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television and simultaneously streamed on the Sony LIV app. To find out which brand secured the best deal from the sharks, read further.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 24
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Anupam Mittal – Founder, Shaadi.com
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder & CMO, boAt
- Vineeta Singh – Co-founder & CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics
- Kanika Tekriwal – CEO & Founder, JetSetGo
Pitch 1: Wholeleaf
Brand Type: Ayurvedic cannabis and CBD-based products
Founder: Shivraj Sharma
Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 2.1% equity
Founder Shivraj Sharma pitched his brand Wholeleaf, which focuses on blending Ayurveda with modern extraction technology to create full-spectrum cannabis products for pain, sleep, and anxiety relief.
During the pitch, Kanika Tekriwal shared an emotional story about her battle with cancer 17 years ago, revealing that doctors had advised her to use CBD for pain relief—but it wasn’t available in India back then.
Shivraj mentioned his partnership with Apollo Pharmacy and shared that they have conducted multiple clinical trials. Around 70% of their revenue comes from offline pharmacies, and the company has a customer retention rate of 18%.
Offers made by Sharks:
- Namita Thapar: ₹50 lakhs for 2.1% equity
- Kanika Tekriwal: ₹50 lakhs for 2.1% equity
- Aman Gupta: ₹50 lakhs for 2.1% equity
- Aman Gupta: ₹1 crore for 4.2% equity
- Aman Gupta: ₹2 crores for 8.4% equity
- Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Kanika Tekriwal (joint offer): ₹1.5 crores for 7.5% equity
Final Deal:
- Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Kanika Tekriwal: ₹1.5 crores for 7.5% equity (three shark deal)
Pitch 2: Mankomb
- Brand Type: AI-Powered Device to Recycle Wet Waste
- Founders: Dinesh Babu Sukumar, Mrudul Mudotholy, and Jawahar Arumugam
- Ask: ₹2 crores for 1.5% equity
Three innovators from Mankomb pitched their AI-powered device called Chewie, which converts kitchen wet waste into organic soil. They revealed that their technology is patented.
Their vision extends to developing future products focused on water and energy management. Addressing the sharks’ concerns, they explained that the device has a self-diagnosis feature for faults and comes with a three-year warranty.
The Chewie device is priced at ₹34,999, fully made in India, and the team plans to bring down the price to ₹8,000–₹10,000 in the future. Their current team size is nine members.
Offers made by Sharks:
- No offers were made; no deal was secured.
Pitch 3: Madrasi Kaapi House
- Brand Type: South Indian Coffee Chain
- Founders: Venkat Shiva, Simran Venkat, and Smita Alke
- Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 5% equity
The three founders pitched their South Indian coffee chain, Madrasi Kaapi House, which serves over 50 different beverages across five outlets in India. They reported sales of ₹2.5 crores in FY 2024–25.
The sharks were served filter coffee and snacks, which they loved. The brand’s sales mix includes 70% beverages and 30% South Indian breakfast items. Their online sales contribute 24%, while offline sales account for 76%.
Offers made by Sharks:
- No offers were made; no deal was secured.
Episode Summary: The founder of Wholeleaf impressed the sharks so much that he bagged a three-shark deal at an impressive valuation. Meanwhile, Mankomb and Madrasi Kaapi House couldn’t convince the sharks and walked away without any deals.
Next Episode Preview: In Episode 25 of Shark Tank India Season 5, three exciting pitchers, from a chicken masala brand, an AI-powered music generator named Soundverse, and an offline platform for singles to socialize, will be seen presenting their ideas to the sharks.
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