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Ritesh Agarwal becomes the youngest shark on 'Shark Tank India 3'
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, has become the youngest shark on the panel of the Indian version of the TV show 'Shark Tank'. The show provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to experienced investors, who decide whether to invest in their company. The third season of the show, which features Ritesh Agarwal as a new addition to the panel, is set to stream soon on Sony LIV.
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Ritesh Agarwal On Taking OYO To Profits, The Shark Tank Spotlight & More
Inc42
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8m ago
Medial
Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO, has been busy with various initiatives recently. OYO has turned towards profitability, made new acquisitions, and ventured into B2B services. Agarwal also became a judge on Shark Tank India Season 3, showcasing his investment mindset. He discusses OYO's financial health, the contributions of key employees, and shares his experience on the TV show.
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Aman Gupta tears cheque after making an offer to pitchers; says 'Bhai tu mujhe maaf kar'
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
In a surprising twist on Shark Tank India Season 3, Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt and one of the "sharks," tore up his cheque and withdrew his offer after a negotiation with two brothers seeking investment for their vegetarian fast food chain, Zorko. The brothers had requested 100 advisory hours alongside the financial deal, which led to Gupta's frustration. Ritesh Agarwal also withdrew from the deal, citing the pitchers' indecisiveness.
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Shark Tank India: After Oyo's Ritesh Agarwal, Zomato's Deepinder Goyal joins judges panel
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal has joined the panel of business reality TV show "Shark Tank India 3." The official Twitter handle of the show announced Goyal's participation. Last week, Oyo founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal was also announced as a new "shark" for the upcoming season. They will join other judges, including Lenskart founder Peyush Bansal, Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal, and more. Goyal expressed his eagerness to learn and contribute on Twitter. The show features entrepreneurs seeking investments from these "sharks" for their business ideas.
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Shark Tank India 4: ₹94.8 crore invested so far, Aman Gupta emerges topmost investor. Check details here
Business Today
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4m ago
Medial
Shark Tank India 4 has facilitated a total investment of ₹94.8 crore, with Aman Gupta leading as the top investor, contributing ₹17.4 crore. The season introduced new investors such as Kunal Bahl and Viraj Bahl, alongside established investors like Ritesh Agarwal. Since its inception in December 2021, the show has significantly influenced the startup ecosystem, bringing entrepreneurial and investment discussions to the forefront. Culture Circle notably secured ₹3 crore for a 3% equity stake.
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Who is the Richest Shark in Shark Tank India?
StartupTalky
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1y ago
Medial
According to the information provided in the URL, the article discusses the net worth of the judges of Shark Tank India. The richest shark in Shark Tank India is Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, with a net worth of $1.92 billion. Other judges mentioned in the article include Ronnie Screwvala, Amit Jain, Deepinder Goyal, Ashneer Grover, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Azhar Iqubal, Vineeta Singh, Anupam Mittal, Ghazal Alagh, Radhika Gupta, Varun Dua, and more. Open the article from "Source" button below to see their ranks.
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Shraddha Kapoor's Palmonas secures ₹1.26 cr on Shark Tank India
Inshorts
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4m ago
Medial
Shraddha Kapoor-backed Palmonas raised ₹1.26 crore for 1% equity on Shark Tank India Season 4 from Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal. The funding will support the brand's offline retail expansion, global reach, and AI-driven personalisation. The brand was founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar and Dr Amol Patwari, and they roped in Shraddha Kapoor as a co-founder in 2024.
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OYO's Ritesh Agarwal says startup investments in early, mid-stages is accelerating
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO, believes that there is a surge in funding for Indian startups in the early and mid-stages, despite a decline in investments last year. He also notes that startups have transformed themselves towards profitability, and mentions that OYO is set to have its first profitable year. Agarwal sees startups becoming mainstream in India, with discussions around innovation and problem-solving becoming more prevalent. He also discusses his experience as a shark on the reality show Shark Tank India, where he aims to support and inspire new businesses and founders.
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Shark Tank India sends legal notice to pitchers; Here's why
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
In a recent post on LinkedIn, Dorje Teas co-founder Sparsh Agarwal said that they had received a legal notice from Shark Tank India for using clips from their own pitch. Agarwal also claimed that they were not the only ones who received such notices. "They've cracked down on each and every startup that appeared on Shark Tank," he asserted.
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Shark Tank India 4: Controversy erupts as sharks clash over social media platform founders’ pitch
Money Control
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4m ago
Medial
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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Shark Tank India-featured 'Earthful' raises ₹5 crore
Inshorts
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4m ago
Medial
Earthful, a Shark Tank-featured plant-based nutrition brand, has raised ₹5 crore in a round led by Srinivasan Namala, with ₹75 lakh from Ritesh Agarwal to follow. With an ARR of ₹15 crore and 1 lakh+ customers, the funds will drive R&D, brand expansion, and team building. Earthful expects a five-fold growth in 12-18 months.
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