Shark Tank India season 5

Shark Tank India
Season 5
StarringSee below
No. of episodes32
Release
Original networkSony LIV
Original release5 January 2026 (2026-01-05)
Season chronology

The fifth season of Shark Tank India started from 5th January 2026.[1][2]

Format

Apart from the existing Sharks from previous season- Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Ritesh Agarwal, Kunal Bahl and Viraj Bahl. Amit Jain returns as a judge. Along with Mohit Yadav of Minimalist, Kanika Tekriwal of JetsetGO, Shaily Mehrotra founder of FixDerma, and Hardik Kothiya and Varun Alagh were introduced.[3][4][5][6]

Aditya Kulshrestha is the host for season 5.[7]

Sharks

Thirteen entrepreneurs were selected as the sharks for this season, with five of them (Mohit Yadav, Kanika Tekriwal, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya, Varun Alagh) introduced in this edition. Only five will be featured in each episode.[8]

Shark Company
Aman Gupta Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of boAt Lifestyle
Anupam Mittal Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com and People Group
Namita Thapar Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Amit Jain Co-founder and CEO of GirnarSoft
Ritesh Agarwal Founder and CEO of OYO
Vineeta Singh Co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics
Kunal Bahl Co-founder of SnapDeal
Viraj Bahl Founder and CEO of Veeba
Mohit Yadav Founder and CEO of Minimalist
Kanika Tekriwal Founder and CEO of JetSetGo
Shaily Mehrotra Founder and CEO of FixDerma
Hardik Kothiya Founder and CEO of Rayzon Solar
Varun Alagh Co-founder of Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd

Pitches and investments by sharks

Ep. no. Pitch no. Brand Idea Original ask Deal Investment by
Namita Thapar
Amit Jain
Mohit Yadav
Varun Alagh
Viraj Bahl
Shaily Mehrotra
Hardik Kothiya
1 1 Croffle Crossiant + Waffle Brand ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 2.5 crores for 5% equity N/a N/a Green checkmarkY N/a Green checkmarkY N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a
2 Lewisia Wellness Natural skincare and haircare wellness ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity No deal
3 Guugly Wuugly Kidswear Clothings ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
2 4 EMoMee Educational and emotional toys ₹ 1 crore for 2% equity ₹ 2 crores for 4% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
5 Capture a trip Travel company ₹ 75 lakhs 1.5% equity ₹ 75 lakhs 5% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
6 Loopie Baby gear brand ₹ 75 lakhs for 1% equity No deal
3 7 SaveSage Rewards Optimization ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 4 crores for 9% equity[9] Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
8 Kalam Labs Research Labs for aerial vehicles ₹ 2 crores 0.67% equity ₹ 2 crores 1.25% equity[9] Green checkmarkY
9 Panteazy Intimate clothing brand for men ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
4 10 Oats by Goat Overnight Oats brand ₹ 36 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 2 crores for 8% equity[10] Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY N/a N/a
11 Planyt Smart plants ₹ 1.05 crores for 6.5% equity No deal
12 Avishkaar AI based toys for kids ₹ 80 lakhs for 1% equity No deal
5 13 MATCH OFF Emori Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand ₹ 75 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 1.5 crores for 3% for Anupam and 1.5 crores for 3% for others Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
14 True Diamond Lab-grown diamond jewellery ₹ 1.08 crores for 1% equity No deal
6 15 MATCH OFF Smylo Pet food brand ₹ 68 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 75 lakhs for 1% equity + 2% advisory N/a Green checkmarkY N/a Green checkmarkY N/a Green checkmarkY
16 Nootie by Pet Point Pet food brand ₹ 1 crore for 1.2% equity ₹ 1 crore for 4% equity + 1% royalty till 1 crore is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
7 17 Pista barfi Traditional sweets brand ₹ 30 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
18 Corel lifecare Nutrient food for fish farmers ₹ 1.2 crores for 2% equity ₹ 1.2 crores for 8% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
19 Vryse AI optimization platform ₹ 40 lakhs for 2% equity ₹ 40 lakhs for 10% equity Green checkmarkY
8 20 MyPB Peanut butter brand ₹ 70 lakhs for 10% equity ₹ 70 lakhs for 15% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY N/a Green checkmarkY
21 xSTEP Non evasive device for spine injuries ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 1 crore for 10% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
22 Truth & Hair Curly hair care brand ₹ 1 crore for 2.5% equity ₹ 2.5 crores for 25% equity Green checkmarkY
9 23 Meta Fashion Digital products company for Roblox ₹ 1 crore for 10% equity No deal
24 Japam Spiritual wearables brand ₹ 1.5 crores for 1% equity ₹ 1.5 crores for 1% equity + 1% royalty till 1.5 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
25 Zen Barefoot Barefoot shoes brand ₹ 1 crore for 5% equity No deal
10 26 RIDEV E-scooter leasing company ₹ 6 crores for 3% equity ₹ 1 crore for 3% equity + 5 crores debt @ 14.5% Green checkmarkY
27 Stroom Protein bar brand ₹ 1 crore for 2% equity ₹ 1 crore for 2.5% equity + 2% advisory equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
28 TBFO Women clothing brand ₹ 1 crore for 5% equity No deal
11 29 Neurapexai AI assisted diagnostic platform ₹ 60 lakhs for 5% equity ₹ 60 lakhs for 5% equity Green checkmarkY N/a N/a
30 Wrestlefanent Wrestling fan event platform ₹ 75 lakhs for 10% equity No deal
31 Ayuvya and imfresh Ayurveda based supplements and beauty products ₹ 1 crore for 0.5% equity No deal
12 32 Every morning cartel Dining cafe brand ₹ 5 crores for 2% equity ₹ 2 crores for 12% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
33 Cinefai studios Gen-AI powered content studio ₹ 1 crore for 5% equity ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity + 50 lakhs debt @ 9% interest for 5 years Green checkmarkY
34 Sampark QR based vehicle tag ₹ 1 crore for 2% equity No deal
13 35 MATCH OFF Sovrenn Stock discovery platform ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 1.5 crores for 3% N/a N/a N/a
36 Multibagg.ai AI Stock research platform ₹ 50 lakhs for 2% equity ₹ 50 lakhs for 1% equity Green checkmarkY
14 37 Uprear Build Pre- fabricated construction company ₹ 2 crores for 2.5% equity ₹ 1 crore for 2% equity + 1 crore debt @ 10% interest for 3 years Green checkmarkY
38 PaperPro Milk Adulting Kit ₹ 1 crore for 5% equity No deal
39 Cosmo health Emergency health services ₹ 1 crore for 4% equity ₹ 1 crore for 9% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
15 40 Galli labs Hand crafted shoewear brand ₹ 1 crore for 0.5% equity ₹ 1 crore for 0.57% equity Green checkmarkY
41 Twin AI powered clothes try-on platform ₹ 60 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 80 lakhs for 2% equity Green checkmarkY
42 RCX light Digital fasade company ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity ₹ 10 lakhs for 5% equity + 40 lakhs debt @ 12% interest for 3 years Green checkmarkY
16 43 Awsum Packaged cakes brand ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 1 crore for 1.33% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY N/a N/a N/a
44 Phitku Alum based natural deodorants ₹ 1.8 crores for 1% equity ₹ 1.8 crores for 1% equity + 5% royalty until 5.4 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
45 9DXR labs VR based platform for schools ₹ 1 crore for 4% equity No deal
17 46 Pureflow Nasal strip brand ₹ 1 crore for 3.33% equity No deal N/a N/a
47 Get snappy Body adhesive brand ₹ 60 lakhs for 5% equity ₹ 2 crore for 20% equity Green checkmarkY
48 Awayddings Destination wedding planners ₹ 2 crores for 5% equity ₹ 1 crore for 10% equity + 1 crore debt @ 10% interest for 2 years Green checkmarkY
18 49 Urbanwipe Acid free home cleaning solutions ₹ 90 lakhs for 2% equity ₹ 2 crores for 10% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
50 Antinorm All in one beauty brand ₹ 1.03 crores for 1% equity ₹ 1.03 crores for 1% equity Green checkmarkY
51 Sepoy & co Premium mixer brand ₹ 3 crores for 2% equity No deal
19 52 Bonkers corner Unisex streetwear brand ₹ 1.5 crores for 0.5% equity ₹ 2 crores for 10% equity Green checkmarkY
53 Bubble me Magnesium driven wellness brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 1.67% equity No deal
54 Out live fasting guidance program ₹ 1 crore for 4% equity No deal
20 55 Metadrive Motion based driving platform ₹ 90 lakhs for 1% equity No deal
56 Sparsh brush Automatic grooming brushes for cattle ₹ 20 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 20 lakhs for 1% equity + 2% royalty untill 1 crore is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
57 Shesha Ayurveda Ayurvedic beauty and hair care brand ₹ 1 crore for 1.5% equity ₹ 2 crores for 8% equity + 1% royalty until 2 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
21 58 Cookie cartel Baked homemade cookies brand ₹ 75 lakhs for 5% equity ₹ 80 lakhs for 12% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY N/a N/a Green checkmarkY
59 Avia litewings Gyrocopter and aircraft company ₹ 1 crores for 1% equity No deal
60 Aabo ring Smart wellness tracking ring ₹ 1.5 crores for 1% equity No deal
22 61 MATCH OFF Krvvy Women's innerwear and shapewear brand ₹ 1.2 crores for 2% equity ₹ 1.2 crores for 3% equity Green checkmarkY
62 Invogue Women's shapewear brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 1.25% equity ₹ 2 crores for 15% equity Green checkmarkY
23 63 Taasha craft Handcrafted jewelry and bangles ₹ 75 lakhs for 5% equity ₹ 75 lakhs for 5% equity + 1% royalty till 75 lakhs is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
64 Mishmash naturals Ayurvedic Kids makeup brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 2% equity No deal
65 Indian school of calisthenics Calisthenics training institute ₹ 75 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
24 66 Wholeleaf Cannibis wellness brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 2.1% equity ₹ 1.5 crores for 7.5% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
67 Chewie by Mankomb Wet waste to soil converter ₹ 2 crores for 1.5% equity No deal
68 Madrasi kaapi house Coffee brand ₹ 75 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
25 69 Soundverse AI based music generator ₹ 1.35 crores for 1.5% equity ₹ 1.35 crores for 5% equity Green checkmarkY N/a N/a
70 Kilrr Marinades and spices brand ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity ₹ 1 crore for 1.06% equity Green checkmarkY
71 Offline by Happy Hour Offline social meetup platform ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
26 72 Panda's box Devotional toys brand ₹ 80 lakhs for 2% equity ₹ 1.2 crores for 12% equity + 2% royalty until 1.2 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
73 Bindi project Hand-crafted bindi brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 10% equity No deal
74 Voxturn AI AI powered sales agent ₹ 1 crore for 10% equity No deal
27 75 My wonder AI powered learning companion ₹ 80 lakhs for 1% equity No deal N/a N/a
76 Cotopay UPI based expense management ₹ 50 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 75 lakhs for 2% equity + 1% advisory equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
77 Local all natural soda Farm to bottle beverage brand ₹ 50 lakhs for 2% equity No deal
28 78 The binge town Private theatre for celebrations ₹ 2 crores for 2% equity ₹ 1 crore for 2.5% equity + 1 crore debt @15% for 4 years N/a N/a Green checkmarkY N/a
79 PropFTX Fractional real estate investments ₹ 1 crore for 1.5% equity No deal
80 Eight times eight Chess classes ₹ 50 lakhs for 5% equity No deal
29 81 Warrior world Indian army inspired apparel brand ₹ 75 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 75 lakhs for 1% equity + 1.5% royalty till 1.25 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY
82 Currently Real time activity sharing app ₹ 1.2 crores for 1% equity No deal
83 Anjani books Online bookstore ₹ 10 lakhs for 10% equity No deal
30 84 Booon Curated fashion quick commerce platform ₹ 1 crore for 2% equity No deal N/a
85 MeMeraki Culture tech platform for indian arts ₹ 50 lakhs for 1.67% equity ₹ 1 crore for 4% equity Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
86 3 Sisters Non alcoholic beverages brand ₹ 3 crores for 2.5% equity No deal
31 87 Artociti Relief mural home decor brand ₹ 1 crore for 3% equity ₹ 1 crore for 7.5% equity + 2% royalty till 1.5 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY N/a N/a
88 Kreo Gaming peripherals brand ₹ 2 crores for 1% equity ₹ 1 crore for 1% equity + 1crore debt @9% interest for 3 years Green checkmarkY
89 Rosada Customised kids bags ₹ 1.25 crores for 4% equity ₹ 1.25 crores for 5% equity + 2% royalty till 1.25 crores is recouped Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY Green checkmarkY
32 90 Baby works by Swapnil Baby jewellery brand ₹ 60 lakhs for 4% equity ₹ 60 lakhs for 6% equity Green checkmarkY
91 Gramiyaa Wood cold pressed oils ₹ 1.4 crores for 1% equity No deal
92 Mama nourish Nutrious energy bars ₹ 60 lakhs for 1.5% equity ₹ 2 crores for 20% equity Green checkmarkY
33 93 Kelvin6k Robotic construction company ₹ 1 crore for 1.33% equity ₹ 1 crore for 2.86% equity + 2.14 advisory equity Green checkmarkY
94 ANA apparels Abayas, naquabs and dupatta brand ₹ 80 lakhs for 4% equity No deal
95 EzPac Smart packaging solutions ₹ 2.5 crores for 5% equity No deal
34 96 Gappu Percussion music instruments ₹ 30 lakhs for 1% equity ₹ 10 lakhs for 3% equity + 20 lakhs debt @12% interest for 3 years N/a N/a Green checkmarkY
97 Mister Veg Plant based meat brand ₹ 2 crores for 2.5% equity No deal
98 Saras Stock trading recommendations app ₹ 70 lakhs for 2% equity No deal

Beyond the tank

Ep. No. Brand Idea Previous appearance Pre Shark Tank status Post Shark Tank status
26 Decode Age Age longevity supplements Season 3 episode 14 45 crores valuation 150+ hospital chains onboarded, 64% customer retention, 10x growth
26 Home Strap Home organisers Season 2 episode 32 100 sq ft manufacturing unit ARR 100 crores, 900+ SKUs, 60000 sq ft unit.
26 Honest Home Company (post tank investment) Eco friendly daily use products Season 3 episode 1 Monthly Sales 1.4 crores, 7000 sq ft unit. Monthly Sales 7.5 crores, 21000 sq ft unit, ARR 120 crores.
32 Nish Hair Hair extensions for women Season 2 episode 50 Team size 12, MRR 66 lakhs, 55 SKUs Team size 66, MRR 2.51 Crores, 1025 SKUs, scaled 6 stores + 1 flagship store in Dubai
32 Gladful Family friendly protein Season 2 episode 39 MRR 20 lakhs. MRR 1.25 crores, Total valuation went up 4x, New Manufacturing facility with 5000 sqft.
32 Creme Castle Customized cakes and bakery products Season 3 episode 35 MRR 85 lakhs, 3 kitchens. MRR 4.7 crores, 37 kitchens, 37000 central kitchen in Noida.

References

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