Shark Tank India: List of the startups funded by shark Ghazal Alagh on the show

Through Shark Tank India several budding entrepreneurs were able to get the push they needed to build their dream businesses. And the wind beneath their wings were the expert judges on the show, with their investments, advice and criticisms. The sharks were able to offer valuable insights which came from their own experiences in the dog eat world of business, and Ghazal Alagh was one of them.

The co-founder of MamaEarth, Ghazal’s foray into business had personal roots, like many contestants on the show as well. During her stint on the show, the businesswoman invested in seven pitches:

The Sass Bar

Founded by Rishika Nayak, The Sass Bar is a brand that offers a range of vegan, artisanal soaps, for gifting purposes. Their products come in a range of colours and most of which take the form of desserts and confectionery. The brand landed a deal with Anupam Mittal and Alagh worth Rs 40 lakhs in exchange for a stake of 35%.

Sunfox Technologies

Sunfox Technologies was founded by Rajat Jain, Nitin Chandola, Sabit Rawat and Saurabh Badola in 2016 and focuses on the manufacture of ECG devices. The brand’s ECG device is called Spandan, manufactured through innovative engineering technology and AI. The company received a deal for Rs 1 crore from Alagh, Peyush Bansal, Mittal, Namita Thapar and Vineeeta Singh for a stake of 6% in their company.

Gold Safe Solutions Ind.

Founded by father son duo Sharad Ashani and Gaurav Ashani, the company offers an anti-suicide fan rod. Equipped with a mechanism that gives away when the rod feels the weight of something heavy tied to it, the product is also fitted with an alarm that rings out. The company accepted a deal worth Rs 50 lakhs for 30% equity, from Alagh, Bansal and Singh.

Watt Technovations

Watt Technovations is a company that focuses on the manufacture of healthcare technology and products. The company specialises in making ventilation devices for PPE kits. The company was founded by Nihaal Singh Aadarsh in 2020. It received Rs 101 in funding from Alagh, Bansal, Thapar and Mittal for 4% stake in the company.

Wakao Foods

Wakao Foods offers ready to cook and ready to serve food products, most of which are made from jackfruit. The products are vegan and claim to contain no preservatives. They received a deal worth Rs 75 lakhs for a stake of 21% from Alagh, Singh and Thapar.

Nomad Food Project

This food brand specialises in food products produced from bacon, particularly jams and relishes. The startup received a deal worth Rs 40 lakhs for a share of 20% in their equity, from Alagh, Thapar, Ashneer Grover and Singh.

Humpy A2

Vishal Chaudhari, Malvika Gaekwad and Jaywant Patel founded this company in 2017. It is a dairy brand that provides organic products and makes use of climate conscious farming practices. The company received Rs 1 crore in funding for a stake of 15% in its equity, from Alagh, Bansal and Singh.