Shark Tank India is one of the most popular reality shows in India. The Shark Tank India has been airing on Sony TV since 20th December 2021. Even since the reality show has been launched it has been successful in gaining massive popularity across the nation. The Shark Tank India is an Indian edition of the American Reality Show that premiered on 9th August 2009.
India is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world and entrepreneurs have played a vital role in keeping the economy moving. Shark Tank India has been launched to encourage young and budding entrepreneurs. The reality show provides an opportunity for growing entrepreneurs to pitch in their venture and collate investment from the judges in exchange for some per cent of the equity of their desired.
Along with the participants, the judges of Shark Tank India have been able to impress the viewers with their unique skill of evaluating the product and business.
Let’s meet the 7 judges of Shark Tank India who are not only winning hearts but also inspiring millions of entrepreneurs out there.
1. Ashneer Grover
Ashneer Grover is one of the successful alumni of IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Director (MD) of BharatPe. BharatPe, one of the biggest digital payment platforms was launched in 2018. Before starting the fintech venture, Ashneer Grover has worked with Kotak Bank as Vice President. His net worth stands around $95 million. His Shark Tank India investments include Skippi Pops, Raising Superstars, Bamboo India, BluePine Industries.
2. Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar, one of the judges of Shark Tank India needs no introduction. She is one of the successful businesswomen of India. She is the CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and has a massive net worth of Rs. 600 crores. Her Shark Tank India investments include Bummer, Skippi Pops, Nuutjob, The Quirky Nari.
3. Anupam Mittal
Anupam Mittal, the founder, and CEO of Shaadi.com and Makaan.com. He has a net worth of $25 million. He has invested a sum of one crore in OLA which brings him a two per cent share in the company. Anupam Mittal is one of the active investors at Shark Tank India and his investments include Easy Life, Find Your Kicks India, Skippi Pops, Heart up my Sleeves.
4. Aman Gupta
Aman Gupta, an MBA graduate from Kellogg School of Management has a net worth of $95 million. He is the Co-Founder and Managing Director (MD) of BoAt. He co-founded the company along with Sameer Mehta in 2016. The boAt is one of the largest Headphones and Earphones selling companies in India. Aman Gupta is one of the ardent investors at the Shart Tank India and his investments are Bummer, Skippi Pops, Hammer Lifestyle, Beyond Water, Get a Whey, EventBeep, etc.
5. Peyush Bansal
Peyush Bansal is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lenskart.com. Before founding Lenskart.com, he worked as an employee at Microsoft. In 2007, he quit his job and returned to India with a view of building India’s largest eyewear company. He has a net worth of around $80 million which is equivalent to INR 600 crores. He has made several investments in Shark Tank India which includes The State Plate, Hair Originals, LOKA, Aas Vidyalaya.
6. Vineeta Singh
Vineeta Singh, one of the judges at Shark Tank India is the CEO and founder of SUGAR Cosmetics. SUGAR Cosmetics is one of the popular beauty brands in India. She is an alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad. Her net worth is about $8 million. Her Shark Tank India investments include Skippi Pops, Heart up my Sleeves, Booz scooters, NOCD.
7. Ghazal Alagh
Ghazal Alagh is the founder and CEO of MamaEarth. She is an alumnus of Panjab University, Chandigarh and her net worth is around $20 million. Ghazal founded India’s first toxin-free baby brand in 2016 with a view of making parenting stress-free. She has recently made an appearance at Shark Tank India and is excited to make an investment in the forthcoming ventures.
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