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𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽 – 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽’𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 Medial, a professional social media platform tailored for young entrepreneurs and professionals, recently made waves on Shark Tank India Season 4. With its vision to create a unique space for business discussions, idea validation, and professional networking, the startup garnered both appreciation and critical feedback from the sharks. 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘭 ? Medial is not just another social networking app—it’s built specifically for entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals who want a space to discuss startups, exchange ideas, and stay updated with business trends. ✅ Idea validation – Users can pitch ideas and get feedback. ✅ Professional advice – Experts and fellow entrepreneurs share insights. ✅ Anonymous & public discussions – A mix of open and private conversations. ✅ Startup news aggregator – Brings the latest updates from the business world. With its growing user base, the founders believed Medial had the potential to become the go-to platform for startup discussions—but did the sharks see the same vision? 1️⃣𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 ! The founders entered the tank seeking ₹50 lakh for 1% equity, placing the startup’s valuation at a whopping ₹50 crore. Their pitch highlighted how Medial could revolutionize professional networking for startups, but soon, they found themselves in the middle of a tough discussion. 2️⃣𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘴’ 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 – 𝘔𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘖𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 & 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦 The pitch didn’t win over all the sharks immediately. Each had a different take: 🟡 Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal Co-founder): Called Medial a "feature factory", meaning it had too many different elements borrowed from other platforms without a clear unique identity. 🟠 Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com Founder): Worried about the market fit and questioned whether the app had a clear strategy for long-term success. 🟢 Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Founder): Saw hidden potential, especially in Medial’s startup pitching section. He believed that, with the right direction, it could become a powerful tool for entrepreneurs. As the debate continued, things got heated between Ritesh and Anupam, each holding strong opinions about the startup’s future. 3️⃣𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 – 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘩’𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 Just when it seemed like Medial might walk away without a deal, Ritesh made an offer: 💰 ₹50 lakh for 2.5% equity – more stake than the founders originally planned to give up. However, there was a catch. Ritesh wanted Medial to focus solely on becoming a startup showcase platform—a niche that he believed had real potential. After some discussion, the founders accepted the deal, marking a huge moment for Medial. But the debate between Ritesh and Anupam continued even after the pitch, showing just how divided the sharks were on the startup’s future. 𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 Medial’s pitch on Shark Tank India was a classic case of vision vs. execution. While the founders had big dreams, the sharks emphasized the need for focus, clarity, and a strong market fit. Thanks to Ritesh Agarwal’s investment, Medial now has a second shot at refining its model and proving its worth. Whether it becomes the next big thing in the startup world or fades into the crowded space of networking apps—it’s a story worth following.