Namita Thapar is often dubbed the queen of Shark Tank India. She has been part of the show since the very beginning and has a massive network due to her business roots in healthcare. She owns the category on the show as well and is usually not hesitant to make or break a pitch through her extensive knowledge about the sector.
Namita in season 1 of Shark Tank India has made over 20 investments, some of them have grown to give massive ROI but others have busted and closed down. With Season 5 of the show on horizon, lets figure out How are Namita’s investments doing in 2025.
Bummer
Bummer is a private innerwear provider targeting millennials, with a focus on delivering comfortable and sustainable innerwear featuring bold colors and funky designs. The company offers a diverse range of new-age essential wear made from micro modal fabric, known for its eco-friendliness and sustainable sourcing.
The company’s pitch was the start of the most famous Ashneer Grover meme, ‘doglapan’. They ended up with a deal from Namita and Aman at ₹75 lakhs for 7.5% equity. That deal, however, never closed after the show.
At the time of their ‘Shark Tank’ appearance, they had 15,000 customers, and now they have more than 1 lakh customers. Their monthly revenue has increased 8-fold since the Shark Tank. In the fiscal year 2021-2022, they achieved around INR 2.45 Crore in revenue, and they are now aiming for INR 10 Crore for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and INR 25 Crore for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
In March 2024, Startup Media reported that Bummer, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) innerwear brand known for its appearance on Shark Tank, has successfully raised Rs 9.25 crore in funding. The funding round was led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund, which contributed Rs 8 crore, and also saw participation from Fluid Ventures Fund with Rs 1.25 crore. Gruhas has become the largest external stakeholder, holding a 17.3% stake in the company.
In early 2024, the founder shared that their customers are very loyal to the brand with 40% repeat orders and they are hoping it to increase that to around 60%.
As of June 2025, The company is still in business and thriving. you can check out their products by clicking the Amazon button below!
Skippi Pops
Skippi Pops came with a vision to disrupt an unorganized market with a very known product, but with a brand label, and they were able to reel in all 5 sharks in that vision as well. There were multiple reports confirming that their deal with the sharks was indeed closed and finalized.
Skppi is probably the most successful company so far to get an All Shark deal. The brand made a revenue of ₹25 Crores for FY22-23 and was aiming at ₹70 Crores of revenue for FY24-25, according to the Economic Times. They are still in business and thriving, The company is also looking at international markets for expansion.
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Menstrupedia
Founded by a couple in Ahmedabad, Gujrat. Menstrupedia is a rapidly growing startup that provides high-impact educational materials in the form of comic books, workshops, and animated videos. They offer comic books to educate girls about periods and also provide comics to educate teenage boys about puberty.
Our research in the company revealed that their deal with Namita never closed after the show but their Shark Tank appearance had a huge impact on the business. As of September 2025, the company is still in business and thriving with over 125 thousand Instagram followers.
Altor
Altor, a startup founded in 2018 in Bangalore, Karnataka, specializes in manufacturing smart helmets for two-wheelers. A unique blend of software and hardware, the Altor Smart Helmet is hailed as India’s first smart helmet, poised to elevate the two-wheeler market.
The company secured funding of ₹50 lakhs for 7% equity from Namita and Aman. The founders shared after the show that their deal with the sharks was successfully concluded. In 2024, Namita shared on her LinkedIn that Altor has entered into partnerships with several corporates & delivery companies & this is one shark tank company to truly watch out for. They can provide smart helmets or just the software depending on budgets.
In 2025, the company is still in business and thriving.
Nuutjob
In Episode 10 of Season 1, Aman invested in all three companies appeared on the show. Nuutjob was one of them. Aman, Peyush and Namita invested total of ₹25 lakhs for 20% equity in the company.
Our research about Nuutjob revealed that the deal with the sharks never closed; the reasons for this are not disclosed. However, the entrepreneurs revealed in a podcast, “Secrets of Storytellers,” that they witnessed an astonishing 2000X boom in sales after the Shark Tank episode aired.
As of 2025, the company is still in business and thriving, while their financials are still not public, you can check out their wide range of product offerings through the Amazon button below!
Farda
Farda is a customized streetwear brand that offers stylish and unique clothing for people who want to stand out from the crowd. The company secured a deal on Shark Tank India from Aman & Namita for ₹30 lakhs for 20% equity.
Our research into the company revealed that their Shark Tank India deal with Namita was never finalized after the show. Farda’s founders shared on the Podcast Dukaan that they had more than 55 thousand people within 20 days after their episode aired.
As of June 2025, the brand is still in business and thriving. They are doing well with their Gen Z customer base and launching new styles every month! You can check out their products by clicking the Amazon button below!
Auli Lifestyle
Auli Lifestyle is an internet-first brand that offers natural skincare products. The company focuses on natural based skincare and haircare products. The brand secured funding of ₹75 lakhs for 15% equity from Namita Thapar in season 1.
Our research in the company revealed that their deal with Namita was indeed successfully finalized and closed. As of September 2025, The company is thriving with a loyal fanbase and a huge number of repeat customers. This is considered as one of Namita’s best investments of Season 1. You can check out their products by clicking the Amazon button below!
Annie by Thinkerbell Labs
Thinkerbell Labs is a Bengaluru-based startup that offers a self-learning device for visually impaired children to learn braille. The device, named Annie, is an electronic box that has modules for reading, writing, and typing in braille. The team pitched their product on Shark Tank India, asking for Rs 30 lakh for 0.5% equity, valuing their company at ₹60 crore.
Namita offered the company ₹1.05 crore for 3% equity which they accepted and their deal was successfully closed and finalized after the show as well.
The brand never made its revenue public, but they are still in business and thriving. The company was even recognized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Digital India Week conference.
The Renal Project
The Renal Project, a Mumbai-based startup founded in 2019 by biomedical engineer Shashank Modhia, offers hemodialysis treatment for chronic kidney disease patients. The company secured ₹1 crore at 6% equity in funding from Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar.
Our research on the company revealed that the deal they made on Shark Tank India with Namita and Aman closed after the show. Not only that, The sharks even invested additional two crores after their initial discussion. Their deal with the sharks was successfully concluded and Namita shared in 2023 that the company are 3x on their revenue and is now present in 10 times more districts. 80% of their revenue comes from Tier 2 and 3 cities, where it is most needed.
In 2025, Caleb shared that the entrepreneur credited their growth to the active participation of the Sharks. As of February 2025, the company is reportedly valued at around ₹72 Crores.
Cocofit
Cocofit was the lowest valued Shark Tank deal as they offered the sharks 5% equity in exchange for ₹5, yeah, you read that right, just 5 rupees. Sharks jumped on this offer. Aman, Anupam & Namita shook hands with the entrepreneur for what he asked for.
Turns out this was all just a big marketing gimmick as the deal they agreed to on the show was never finalized after the show. Cocofit, however, is still in business and thriving.
Beyond Water
Beyond Water is a Kolkata-based startup that produces India’s first liquid water enhancers. The company secured a deal from Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar for ₹75 lakhs in exchange of 15% Equity.
Our research indicates that Beyond Water’s deal with the sharks was successfully closed after the show., and they have implemented some of the suggestions discussed during their Shark Tank India pitch. Namita reportedly invested additional ₹3 Crores to help with the company’s growth.
Notably, they have expanded their product range to include cocktail mixers, garnishes, vitamins, and iced tea. The company is still in business and thriving as of June 2025. You can check out their products by clicking the Amazon button below!
Find Your Kicks India
Find Your Kicks was one of four companies which secured an all-shark deal on season 1. The brand secured funding of ₹50 lakhs for 25% equity from all sharks. Despite all this hype, however, their deal with the Sharks was never finalized after the show.
Find your Kicks is still in business as of June 2025 and is thriving. They are currently one of the most popular reselling platforms for sneakers, with a following of 2.26 Lakhs on their Instagram handle.
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Aas Vidyalaya
Aas Vidyalaya is an online educational platform in India dedicated to providing education to children who cannot attend regular schools. The company secured a deal from 3 sharks for a total of ₹1.5 Crore for 15% Equity.
Their deal with the Sharks, however, was not finalized or closed after the show. Reasons for the fallout were never revealed. The company is still operational in 2025.
WeSTOCK/Brainwired
WeStock by Brainwired offers a groundbreaking livestock health monitoring and tracking system that employs IoT ear tags and a unique ML algorithm to identify sick and pregnant livestock, delivering timely alerts to farmers. They reeled in 4 sharks for a total of ₹60 lakhs for 10% equity.
Our research in the company revealed that their deal with the sharks did not close after the show. The brand, however, has seen tremendous success in its field and is still in business as of June 2025.
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IN A CAN
IN A CAN is a successful startup that specializes in producing low-calorie canned cocktails in various flavours, including rum latte, whiskey collins, gin and tonic, and more. The founders nailed their pitch and managed to get an all-Shark deal as well.
Our research in the company revealed that their deal with the sharks was finalized and closed after the show. While there is little information available about the financials of the company, They are still in operation as of June 2025.
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Sunfox Technologies
Sunfox Technologies is a company specializing in affordable and portable ECG devices for monitoring heart health. Their flagship product, Spandan, is a compact ECG monitor that connects to smartphones and provides quick and accurate results. Spandan has an accuracy of 99.7%, which was based on 10,000 tests.
The company secured funding of ₹1 crore for 6% Equity in an all-shark deal which was successfully finalized after the show aired as well. In late August 2024, the brand goes on to secure another round of funding of ₹15 Crores.
Sunfox was a huge success as the company claims that the device is being used by over 30,000 individuals across 20 countries and is reportedly saving more than 10,000 lives through early detection of heart conditions.
Rare Planet
Rare Planet, a retail lifestyle startup, was founded in 2017 by Ranodeep Saha and Vijay Kumar appeared in Shark Tank India Season 1. Their mission is to promote and sell indigenous Indian handicrafts, providing local artisans with sustainable income opportunities. Their product range includes various handmade items such as terracotta and copper products, stationery, jewelry, pottery, bottles, and home decor crafted from materials like terracotta, copper, ceramic, brass, wood, and marble.
The brand secured a deal from Namita Thapar for ₹65 lakhs in exchange for 3% Equity. This deal was successfully closed and finalized after the show as well. In January 2024, MediaBrief reported that Rare Planet’s outstanding performance in the last two years after securing a deal on the show has now created a landmark achievement marking the way for the first-ever exit for a Shark with a 3.5x return on their investment.
Rare Planet is still in business and has continued to expand in 2025. You can check out their product by clicking the Amazon button below!
Watt Technovations
Watt Technovations, a Cov-tech ventilation system manufacturer, was featured on Shark Tank India Season 1 Episode 26. Founded by Nihaal Singh Adarsh, the startup created a groundbreaking device that easily attaches to any PPE kit to provide internal ventilation. This innovation was particularly valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the discomfort and perspiration experienced by doctors and healthcare workers using PPE kits.
The founders made a lucrative offer of ₹101 in exchange for 2% Equity and reeled in 3 sharks for ₹101 for 4% Equity which as suggested by many when the episode aired, was never finalized after the show. The company enjoyed the recognition for a small period after its appearance, but went out of business shortly after.
Wakao Foods
Wakao Foods is a gluten-free, certified vegan jackfruit brand that appeared on Shark Tank India Season 1 Episode 29. The founder of Wakao Foods, Sairaj Gaurish Dhond, asked for ₹75 lakhs in exchange for 5% equity in his company.
Namita, Vineeta and Gazal invested ₹75 lakhs for 21% of the company, the however was never finalized after the show. The brand however survived this blow and the company is thriving in 2025. You can check out their products through their website and Amazon button below!
Kabaddi Adda
Kabaddi Adda caters to the popularity of Kabaddi in India by providing live scores, news, and auction services for Kabaddi matches, offering updates on players from every state. The platform allows users to watch Kabaddi matches regularly, given the sport’s widespread appeal in the country.
They secured funding from Namita & Vineeta Singh, ₹80 lakhs for 6% Equity. Their deal was successfully closed and finalized after the show as well. Namita reported about a year later that Kabaddi Adda has seen 12X growth with profits. In 2024, Kabaddi Adda was at an ARR of ₹16 Crores. The brand has since become a driving force for Kabaddi in India and across the globe.
Color Me Mad
Color Me Mad is a brand focused on crafting customized flip, flops from vibrant printed fabrics. The brand closed the deal at ₹40 lakh for 25% of the company with Namita Thapar coming along as a sole Investor.
Their deal with Namita however, was never finalized or closed after the show. Business remedies reported that, the exposure was game-changing for Color Me Mad. Orders surged, and they launched at-home services in Mumbai.
The company decided to rebrand itself to get better recognition with their product and now goes by the name Your Foot Doctor(YFD). They are still in business as of 2025. You can check out their products by clicking the Amazon button below!
Nomad Food Project
Nomad Food Project, a jam brand, made its appearance on Shark Tank India Season 1 Episode 34, with founders Aditya Rai and Advaith Inamke seeking a ₹40 lakh investment in exchange for a 10% equity stake in their company.
The company ended up accepting the offer from Namita, Vineeta, Gazal, and Ashneer for ₹40 lakh at 20% of the company. That deal was successfully concluded after the show as well.
They have also launched new products such as Beef Jerky and Chicken Chips to diversify their product portfolio. Namita Thapar shared on her Instagram that the company has grown threefold in the six months following their appearance on Shark Tank. The company is still in business and thriving after in June 2025.
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