Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 8 aired on January 15, 2025, and brought an exciting mix of innovative pitches, emotional stories, and sharp business insights. Featuring Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast, along with other entrepreneurs pitching their whey protein, fashion, and skincare brands, the episode kept viewers hooked with intense negotiations and no shortage of drama.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 8
The esteemed panel of Sharks included:
- Aman Gupta (Co-founder & CMO, boAt)
- Kunal Bahl (Co-founder, Titan Capital and Snapdeal)
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics)
- Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com)
- Peyush Bansal (Co-founder & CEO, Lenskart)
Pitch 1: Beast Life – Whey Protein Brand
Founders: Gaurav Taneja and Raj Vikram Gupta
Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
Popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast) and his partner Raj Vikram Gupta pitched their whey protein brand, Beast Life. Gaurav shared his journey from competitive bodybuilding to creating a premium whey protein product. They revealed impressive sales of ₹1 Crore within the first hour of launching on May 10, 2024.
The Sharks appreciated the product’s quality but expressed concerns about the equity split, with Gaurav owning 40%, Raj only 11%, and another investor holding 30%. The Sharks highlighted that the founder roles seemed imbalanced, with Raj doing most of the work.
Outcome:
- All Sharks declined to invest. Concerns included Gaurav’s multiple commitments, lack of packaging appeal, and an unfair equity structure.
Pitch 2: Go Devil – Online Fashion Brand
Founders: Vinish Arya and Angel Arya
Original Ask: ₹80 Lakhs for 2% Equity
Father-daughter duo Vinish and Angel Arya presented their trendy online fashion brand, Go Devil. They showcased garments for men and women, impressing the Sharks with quality. However, their financial struggles and risky inventory investments raised red flags.
Vinish revealed he sold his house to sustain the business, which prompted the Sharks to voice concerns about the high-risk trajectory and debt burden.
Outcome:
- No deal was made, as all Sharks opted out due to the financial risk involved.
Pitch 3: Havintha – Hair and Skin Care Brand
Founder: Bharat Khatri
Original Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 2% Equity
Bharat Khatri introduced Havintha, a hair and skincare brand offering natural products in powdered form. His bestselling product, Methi Dana Powder Shampoo, caught the Sharks’ attention. With ₹5 Crore in annual sales and a strong Amazon rating, Bharat’s pitch had potential.
However, the Sharks uncovered Bharat’s lack of formal qualifications in Ayurveda and inaccuracies in his market statistics. Despite impressive sales, concerns about business transparency and scalability emerged.
Outcome:
- Peyush Bansal made an offer of ₹50 Lakhs for 10% Equity + 2% Royalty until ₹1 Crore is recouped, but Bharat declined. No deal was finalized.
Highlights and Key Takeaways
- Gaurav Taneja’s Beast Life: A great product but suffered from equity imbalance and founder commitment concerns.
- Go Devil’s Emotional Pitch: A heart-warming story overshadowed by financial instability.
- Havintha’s Promise: High sales but trust issues due to unverified claims and business structure.
This episode showcased the importance of transparency, financial stability, and founder alignment when seeking investments.