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'From ₹1 lakh to ₹1 crore': Anupam Mittal calls Sharma Ji Ka Aata investment his ‘mission,’ not just business

Business Today

Business Today · 5m ago

'From ₹1 lakh to ₹1 crore': Anupam Mittal calls Sharma Ji Ka Aata investment his ‘mission,’ not just business

Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and Shark Tank India judge, highlighted the growth of his investment, Sharma Ji Ka Aata. Starting as a small chakki in Pune, the brand expanded into a 20,000-square-foot factory, achieving near ₹1 crore monthly revenue. Initially created by Sangeeta Sharma to solve a personal problem, her flour business grew through resilience and passion. Mittal reflects on the importance of authenticity and personal motivation in entrepreneurship, viewing this venture as both a business and a mission.

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Ashutosh Kumar made a unique pitch on Shark Tank India 4, offering Rs 10 for the Sharks’ advisory support. In a surprising turn, all five Sharks—Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, and Namita Thapar—accepted his original offer, later providing Rs 10 lakh for a 4% stake in his venture. This marked Kumar as the first repeat pitcher in the show's history to secure a unanimous deal.

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Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal has compared Google to the "Digital East India Company" following its delisting of Indian mobile apps, including Shaadi.com, over a payment dispute. Mittal called for the end of Google's "Lagaan" (service fee) and criticized the company's disregard for India's internet ecosystem. Some Indian apps have been restored after government intervention, but without in-app billing. The move has sparked criticism from startups and calls for the development of India's own app store as part of its digital infrastructure.

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Anupam Mittal exemplifies a pioneering spirit, launching online ventures in India during periods when internet connectivity was sparse and the market was unprepared. His journey reflects a broader trend of creators and founders who pursued their visions before trends and market conditions were favorable, guided by instinct rather than conventional wisdom. Despite facing challenges like limited resources and planning, Mittal and similar innovators demonstrated resilience and foresight in their entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and Shark Tank India judge, emphasizes that solution-oriented thinking distinguishes promising founders from others. He argues that clarity in addressing problems signals depth, as opposed to surface-level ambition. Mittal highlights the difference between enthusiastic buzzwords and well-articulated solutions. His insights, shared on LinkedIn, have resonated within the startup community, advocating for founders to prioritize problem-solving over mere ambition to achieve sustainable success.

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Glow Glossary, specializing in matcha-based products, pitched on Shark Tank India seeking Rs 60 lakh for 4% equity but left without investment. Concerns included scalability and founders’ industry experience. Anupam Mittal wished them struggle for growth, while other sharks were unconvinced by financial strategies. Vineeta Singh labeled the venture “not investable,” suggesting a clearer strategy was needed. Glow Glossary aimed for Rs 1.5 crore revenue in its first year with a 45% profit margin.

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On Shark Tank India Season 4, Medial, a social media platform for startups, faced harsh criticism from the Sharks. Founders Aishwarya, Harsh, Niket, and Prateek sought ₹50 lakhs for 1% equity. Kunal Bahl labeled Medial a 'feature factory' lacking clear product positioning, while Anupam Mittal accused them of lacking vision and seeking funding solely for marketing. Despite the backlash, Ritesh Agarwal offered ₹50 lakhs for 2.5% equity, contingent on pivoting to a Startup Showcase App, which they accepted. Anupam questioned the investment's legitimacy, sparking a heated argument with Ritesh, highlighting the Sharks' contrasting views on Medial's potential.

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