Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 16, aired on January 27, 2025, brought three unique and innovative pitches to the table. From personal care products for kids to advanced knee analysis equipment and quick-to-wear sarees for women, the entrepreneurs showcased their passion and determination to secure investments. The Sharks—Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Vineeta Singh, and Kunal Bahl—delivered honest feedback, debated valuations, and closed exciting deals.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the pitches, offers, and deals from this episode.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 16
- Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com)
- Kunal Bahl (Co-founder, Titan Capital and Snapdeal)
- Namita Thapar (Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals)
- Peyush Bansal (Co-founder & CEO, Lenskart)
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics)
Pitch 1: Tikitoro – Personal Care Products for Kids
- Founder: Prasanna Vasanadu
- Ask: ₹25 Lakhs for 0.5% Equity
Prasanna pitched Tikitoro, a brand that offers personal care products for kids free from harmful chemicals, aiming to reduce health risks like hormonal imbalance and cancer. With over 1 lakh customers served, Tikitoro’s bestselling product is its Kids Shampoo priced at ₹640, with body lotion priced at ₹740.
Key Points:
- Impressive revenue numbers but facing yearly losses.
- Completely bootstrapped business.
Sharks’ Offers:
- Namita Thapar: ₹25 Lakhs for 1% Equity + 1% Royalty until ₹25 Lakhs is recouped.
- Vineeta Singh: ₹25 Lakhs for 3% Equity.
- Kunal Bahl, Peyush Bansal, and Anupam Mittal: Opted out.
Deal Closed:
Namita Thapar sealed the deal for ₹25 Lakhs for 1% Equity and 1% Royalty until the investment is recovered.
Pitch 2: Ashva – Equipment for Data-Driven Analysis of Knee Problems
- Founder: Anmol Ajay Saxena
- Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 1.25% Equity
Anmol pitched Ashva, a company that manufactures equipment to analyze knee problems using data-driven methods. She showcased the FitKnees and FitMust equipment, priced at ₹7.5 Lakhs as a combo, and even conducted a live demonstration on Anupam Mittal.
Key Points:
- Competitive pricing compared to international alternatives.
- Raised ₹4.85 Crores in funding but still facing losses.
Sharks’ Offers:
- Vineeta Singh: ₹50 Lakhs for 4% Equity.
- Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Kunal Bahl, and Peyush Bansal: Opted out, citing scalability and clarity concerns.
Deal Closed:
Vineeta Singh secured the deal for ₹50 Lakhs for 4% Equity.
Pitch 3: Aseem by AseemShakti – Unique Sarees for Women
- Founder: Swati Singh
- Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 2.5% Equity
Swati presented Aseem by AseemShakti, a brand offering unique sarees that can be worn in just 15 seconds and feature built-in pockets. The sarees are priced between ₹3,100 and ₹6,000. Swati’s team of women manufacturers joined her on stage, leaving the Sharks impressed.
Key Points:
- Target audience: Women seeking convenient and functional sarees.
- Strong sales figures but concerns over high pricing.
Sharks’ Offers:
- Anupam Mittal: ₹50 Lakhs for 10% Equity.
- Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, and Kunal Bahl: Opted out due to pricing and scalability concerns.
Deal Closed:
Anupam Mittal closed the deal for ₹50 Lakhs for 10% Equity.
Key Highlights from Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 16
- Innovative Pitches: Entrepreneurs showcased unique solutions ranging from kids’ personal care to healthcare and saree innovations.
- Namita’s Royalty Model: Namita Thapar’s royalty-based deal with Tikitoro showed her focus on risk minimization.
- Ashva’s Passionate Pitch: Despite being in the early stages, Vineeta Singh’s investment reflected confidence in Ashva’s potential.
- Empowering Women: Swati Singh’s pitch for AseemShakti highlighted women-led entrepreneurship, striking a chord with the Sharks.