The much-awaited Shark Tank India Season 4 kicked off on Monday, 6 January 2025, and fans are buzzing with excitement! This season, exclusively streaming on Sony LIV, started with a bang as three impressive pitches made their way to the sharks. The premiere episode aired from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, featuring captivating business ideas, intense negotiations, and surprising deals.
The panel of sharks for this episode includes:
- Vineeta Singh
- Anupam Mittal
- Aman Gupta
- Peyush Bansal
- Namita Thapar
Let’s dive into the details of all the pitches, offers, and deals from the premiere episode of Shark Tank India Season 4!
Pitch 1: FAE Beauty by Karishma Kewalramani
Brand Type: Makeup and Cosmetics
Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
Karishma Kewalramani introduced FAE Beauty (Free and Equal Beauty), a brand focused on inclusivity and a no-photoshop policy. Known for its in-house developed products and eco-friendly packaging, the brand impressed the sharks with its profitability after overcoming initial losses.
Offers by Sharks:
- Aman Gupta & Namita Thapar (Joint Offer): ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity
- Anupam Mittal: ₹1.5 Crore for 3% Equity
- Peyush Bansal: ₹1 Crore for 3% Equity
- Vineeta Singh: Out
Final Deal: Karishma negotiated successfully and closed the deal with Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar for ₹1 Crore for 1.5% Equity.
Pitch 2: Confect by Gauri Kaushish Varma
Brand Type: Confectionery and Bakery Products
Original Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
Gauri presented Confect, her confectionery brand specializing in innovative desserts and bakery products made with fondant instead of sugar pastes. With over 800 products launched, Gauri envisioned building India’s first global confectionery brand.
Offers by Sharks:
- Namita Thapar: ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity + 2% Royalty until ROI
- Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta: Out
Final Deal: Gauri accepted Namita Thapar’s offer for ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity + 2% Royalty until Namita recovers her investment.
Pitch 3: Indulge by Karan Bhangay and Advita Bihani
Brand Type: Digital Concierge Services
Original Ask: ₹15 Lakhs for 1% Equity
Karan and Advita pitched Indulge, a concierge service offering personalized travel, dining, retail, and lifestyle experiences. Despite their innovative subscription model, the sharks found the valuation unconvincing.
Offers by Sharks:
- Vineeta Singh, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Peyush Bansal: Out
Final Outcome: No deal was made.
Episode Highlights:
The premiere episode of Shark Tank India Season 4 showcased a mix of promising start-ups and intense negotiations. From innovative makeup brands to global confectionery ambitions and niche digital concierge services, the diversity of ideas left viewers intrigued. While two deals were closed, the third pitch missed out on investment due to valuation concerns.