Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock knows how popular Shark Tank India has become in such a short period of time, and how it has been the spark for forever changing India’s entrepreneurial scene. The internet has been swept up in the show’s excitement. The presentation showcased seven self-made Indian multi-millionaires who put a lot of money into outstanding startups against a good percentage of equities, but did you realise how much of their own company they own? So, we purchased the information that Investywise posted on its Instagram feed.
Aman Gupta
Without a question, Aman Gupta is the co-founder and Marketing Director of BOAT, the world’s largest direct-to-consumer audio equipment brand. Aman was one of the Sharks (Judges) on the popular Indian television reality show “Shark Tank India.” Aman spent a significant amount of money in the firms featured on the show, but do you know how much ownership he owns in his co-founded company, BOAT? He owns 28.1 percent of boAt, which he shares with fellow co-founder, Sameer Mehta. Warburg Pincus owns 36.2 percent, while Fireside Ventures owns 3.7 percent and Qualcomm Ventures owns the remaining 2.6 percent.
Ashneer Grover
Ashneer Grover, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of digital payments platform BharatPe, has been accused of being rude and arrogant on Shark Tank India after a leaked recording of him assaulting women went viral. Ashneer Grover’s name has been linked to a number of recent issues. Ashneer Grover’s net worth is estimated to be Rs 700 crore, with a 9.5 percent stake in BharatPe, and a 7.8 percent stake in the company held by his business partner Shashvat Nakrani. Sequoia Capital India owns 19.6 percent, Ribbit Capital owns 11 percent, Beenext owns 9.6 percent, Steadview Capital owns 4.1 percent, Tiger Global owns 3.7 percent, and others own the remaining 22.3 percent. The BharatPe founder, who invests in firms introduced on Shark Tank India, now has his own company under scrutiny, and he has sought Rs 4,000 crore from investors for his claimed 9.5 percent ownership if they want him to leave.
Peyush Bansal
Peyush Bansal is the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart and, with a net worth of Rs 600 crore, is unquestionably one of India’s most successful entrepreneurs. Peyush Bansal became India’s favourite shark on the Indian TV reality show Shark Tank India, owing to his candid feedback, encouragement of entrepreneurs, and demonstration of brand loyalty when the majority of his other sharks chose to be ‘out.’ Without a doubt, Peyush’s dedication and hard effort aided Lenskart in reaching new heights. His business prioritises the consumer and strives to deliver the finest service possible. If we talk about his ownership in Lenskart, he has an 8.21 percent stake, followed by Neha Bansal with an 8.18 percent stake, SoftBank with 20.12 percent, Premji with 11.15 percent, Kedaara Capital with 9.55 percent, TR Capital with 8.28 percent, UNILAZER with 6.59 percent, International Finance Corporation with 5.36 percent, Steadview with 5.32 percent, and others with 17.24 percent.
Lenskart is close to sealing a $250 million funding deal at a $5 billion valuation, just five months after raising $315 million, Economic Times reported.
Ghazal Alagh
Ghazal Alagh is the Chief Mama and Chief Innovation Officer of ‘Mamaearth,’ India’s first toxin-free baby care company. The Shark Tank India judge has a net worth of Rs 148 crore and owns a 3.58 percent share in Mamaearth, while her husband and co-founder Varun Alagh has a 38.72 percent stake. Sequoia Capital India has a 15.22% stake, Fireside Ventures has a 12.04 percent stake, Stellaris Ventures has a 10.42 percent interest, Sofina Ventures has an 8.25 percent stake, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has a 1.32 percent stake, and others have a 10.44 percent stake.
Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar is the Executive Director and Head of India Business for the international pharmaceutical business ‘Emcure Pharmaceuticals.’ She is a successful entrepreneur and winner of The Economic Times’ ’40 under Forty’ award, with a net worth of over 600 crores in 2021. Namita is a Shark Tank India shark who charges roughly Rs 8 lakh per episode and has invested in a number of startups. In 2007, Namita joined Emcure as CFO. Namita Thapar joined Emcure as the Finance Manager and has since played an essential role in the organisation. Namita is a member of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd’s Executive Board and currently manages the company’s India operations.
Amita owns 3.21 percent of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, with her father Satish Mehta owning 41.92 percent, Sunil Mehta owning 6.13 percent, Bain Capital owning 13.09 percent, and others owning the remaining 35.35 percent.
Vineeta Singh, CEO and co-founder of SUGAR Cosmetics, and Anupam Mittal, CEO and founder of Shaadi.com, have yet to declare their stakes in their respective companies. There will be more updates in the future.
