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The Impact of Shark Tank India on the Startup Ecosystem

StartupTalkyStartupTalky · 1y ago
The Impact of Shark Tank India on the Startup Ecosystem
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Shark Tank India, a reality TV show, has had a significant impact on India's startup ecosystem. The show provides a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas, seek investments, and gain exposure to a wide audience. It has helped change the mindset of the Indian middle class towards entrepreneurship and has increased media visibility for startups. The show has also facilitated secure investments from experienced investors and has contributed to the democratization of funding. It has had a positive influence on the startup culture in India and has connected entrepreneurs with new contacts and networks. However, the credibility of the show has been questioned, and there have been instances of participants not receiving promised investments. The long-term impact of Shark Tank India on the startup ecosystem will depend on several factors, including the success stories that emerge from the show and the overall economic climate in the country.

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ETSA 2024 | Don't need to be in Bengaluru to build a startup: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 8m ago
ETSA 2024 | Don't need to be in Bengaluru to build a startup: Zomato's Deepinder Goyal
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- Zomato CEO, Deepinder Goyal, mentioned that one does not need to be in Bengaluru to build startups. - Nandan Nilekani, Infosys Chairman, had previously emphasized Bengaluru as the best city for entrepreneurs. - Goyal's remark reignites the debate about which city is the hub of the startup ecosystem in India. - While Bengaluru has traditionally been seen as the dominant force in the startup ecosystem, New Delhi has been gaining ground in recent years. - Apart from Zomato, several other startups from New Delhi, such as Paytm, Delhivery, and Policybazaar, have explored public market listings. - Goyal shared insights about Zomato's journey, changes after the IPO, and appearing on Shark Tank during the ET Startup Awards in Bengaluru.

Deepinder Goyal leaves Shark Tank as Swiggy becomes sponsor

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Deepinder Goyal leaves Shark Tank as Swiggy becomes sponsor
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In a significant shift within the Indian startup landscape, Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, announced on Saturday that he will not be returning as a judge for the upcoming fourth season of the popular reality show Shark Tank India. His decision marks a departure from his previous involvement in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs on the show. This decision comes amid reports that Swiggy, Zomato’s main competitor in the food delivery space, will be sponsoring the new season of Shark Tank India. An ET report suggests that Goyal’s departure is linked to a strategic agreement that allows Swiggy, Zomato’s primary competitor in the food delivery market, to sponsor the upcoming season of Shark Tank India. A MoneyControl report added that Swiggy may spend Rs 25 crore to sponsor the new season. “I unfortunately can’t go back because Swiggy sponsored Shark Tank this time and kicked me out,” Goyal said at ET Startup Awards 2024 on Saturday. Goyal’s exit signifies a major change for the show, which has built a substantial following since he became a judge in season 3 last year. Queries sent to Zomato, Swiggy and Shark Tank did not elicit an immediate response. This development coincides with Swiggy’s impending debut on the stock exchange. In its recently filed draft red herring prospectus, Swiggy outlined that it plans to invest approximately Rs 930 crore in brand marketing and awareness. In other news, Swiggy launched a 10-minute food delivery service called Bolt in key locations across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. The Bengaluru-based firm also officially launched its Swiggy XL EV fleet, a bulk order delivery service using electric vehicles, in Gurugram. Notably, Zomato had already launched its bulk delivery service earlier in April.

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