Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 14, which aired on January 23, 2025, was an episode full of innovative ideas, heartfelt pitches, and some intense negotiations. Featuring a panel of India’s top business minds, the episode saw three unique businesses step into the tank: a wearable smart ring brand, an animation studio, and a company offering AI-powered Autism detection tools. Let’s dive into the detailed updates on all pitches, offers, and deals from this exciting episode!
Panel of Sharks for Episode 14
The panel of investors for Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 14 included:
- Aman Gupta (Co-founder & CMO, boAt)
- Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com)
- Peyush Bansal (Co-founder & CEO, Lenskart)
- Varun Dua (Founder & CEO, Acko General Insurance)
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics)
Pitch 1: 7 Ring – Contactless Payment Wearable Ring
Founders: Mahek Savla, Vijay Khubchandani, and Karthik Menon
Original Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 1% equity
Three young entrepreneurs from Mumbai introduced 7 Ring, a wearable ring for seamless contactless UPI payments, eliminating the need for mobile phones or cards.
Key Highlights of the Pitch:
- The ring is available in three models: Standard, Air, and Gold.
- The founders showcased how the ring simplifies tasks like making payments during metro rides.
- Their company was founded in 2017, with the first patent secured in 2019.
- They have a partnership with RuPay and shared ambitious sales projections.
Sharks’ Responses:
- Anupam Mittal expressed concerns about their valuation and opted out.
- Aman Gupta teased them about entering boAt’s market space and backed out.
- Vineeta Singh and Varun Dua made a joint offer of ₹50 lakhs for 1% equity + ₹25 lakhs as debt at 10% interest over three years.
- Peyush Bansal offered ₹75 lakhs for 3% equity.
Final Deal:
The founders accepted a joint deal with Peyush Bansal, Varun Dua, and Vineeta Singh for ₹75 lakhs for 1.5% equity + 1.5% advisory equity.
Pitch 2: The Future Animations – Animation Studio
Founders: Rohit Thakur and Anmol Pandey
Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 2.5% equity
Rohit and Anmol pitched The Future Animations, a budding animation studio. They charmed the Sharks with a hilarious animated video of Shark Tank India, created by their studio.
Key Highlights of the Pitch:
- They’ve worked with over 400 international clients, generating steady revenue.
- Their vision is to create original animated IPs in the future.
- 70% of their work comes through freelancing platforms like Upwork.
Sharks’ Responses:
- Varun Dua declined to invest, citing scalability concerns.
- Vineeta Singh felt their originality was lacking and opted out.
- Aman Gupta highlighted hiring issues in the animation industry and bowed out.
- Anupam Mittal advised them to embrace AI before exiting.
- Peyush Bansal made an offer of ₹50 lakhs for 10% equity.
Final Deal:
The deal was closed with Peyush Bansal for ₹50 lakhs for 10% equity.
Pitch 3: Aignosis – AI-Powered Autism Detection Tools
Founders: Raksheet Jain and Divyansh Mangal
Original Ask: ₹50 lakhs for 4% equity
Raksheet and Divyansh introduced Aignosis, a company offering affordable AI-powered tools to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children.
Key Highlights of the Pitch:
- Their tool can detect Autism within 5–7 minutes, costing just ₹700.
- They demonstrated their product live, analyzing a child’s reactions to a short video.
- Their business operates on a B2B model and is currently pre-launch.
Sharks’ Responses:
- Vineeta Singh opted out, stating that the founders didn’t seem like the right fit.
- Anupam Mittal also exited, offering them advice instead.
- Peyush Bansal, Varun Dua, and Aman Gupta made joint offers:
- ₹50 lakhs for 4% equity
- ₹1 crore for 8% equity
Final Deal:
The founders accepted the joint offer from Peyush Bansal, Varun Dua, and Aman Gupta for ₹1 crore for 8% equity.
Summary of Episode 14 Deals
Here’s a quick recap of all the deals made in Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 14:
Brand Name | Ask | Final Deal | Sharks Involved |
---|---|---|---|
7 Ring | ₹75 lakhs for 1% | ₹75 lakhs for 1.5% equity + 1.5% advisory | Peyush Bansal, Varun Dua, Vineeta Singh |
The Future Animations | ₹50 lakhs for 2.5% | ₹50 lakhs for 10% equity | Peyush Bansal |
Aignosis | ₹50 lakhs for 4% | ₹1 crore for 8% equity | Peyush Bansal, Varun Dua, Aman Gupta |
How to Watch Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 14
If you missed the latest episode, here’s how you can catch up:
- Streaming Platform: Shark Tank India Season 4 airs on Sony LIV
- Subscription: Get a premium subscription on Sony LIV to watch all episodes.
- Schedule: Tune in on weekdays at 8 PM IST for new episodes.