STARTUPS FUNDED BY GHAZAL ALAGH IN 'SHARK TANK INDIA'

Ghazal Alagh, a charming and successful businesswoman, co-founded the beauty, child, and skincare brand MamaEarth. She was also one of the seven sharks on 'Shark Tank India.' Although her time on the show was limited, Ghazal made several investments and encouraged upcoming entrepreneurs. In her search for a skincare solution for her child, Ghazal ended up founding her own baby and skincare brand. Her love and passion for business and branding strategy have made her an inspiring figure in the business world. Now, she's helping other budding entrepreneurs develop their startups. Let’s delve into Ghazal Alagh’s investments on 'Shark Tank India,' which included some ventures in Shark Tank India fashion and Shark Tank India clothing sectors.

1. Uvi Health

Uvi Health is a healthcare platform that offers medical and wellness assistance to women, providing personalized support from experts for mental well-being, PCOS-related issues, and physical fitness. They organize consultations with doctors and health coaches for comprehensive solutions. Ghazal Alagh invested ₹2.47 crores in Uvi Health during a Pre-Seed Round led by Titan Capital in July 2021, alongside five other investors.

2. The Sass Bar

The Sass Bar manufactures creative soaps that look and smell like desserts, made from completely natural ingredients. Their products include soaps in the form of seascapes, retro themes, café styles, festive designs, and celestial collections, with options for bulk gifting and curated gift cards. Ghazal Alagh invested ₹25 lakhs for a 17.5% equity stake in The Sass Bar, impressed by their innovative and creative concept.

3. Sunfox Technologies

Sunfox Technologies, or Spandan, creates compact and portable devices for tracking ECG, sugar, and BP levels. Their goal is to reduce deaths caused by undiagnosed health issues by providing easy-to-use, affordable health monitors. Ghazal Alagh invested ₹20 lakhs for a 1.2% equity stake in Sunfox Technologies.

4. Watt Technovations

Nineteen-year-old Nihaal Singh Adarsh, founder of Watt Technovations, pitched his idea for ventilated PPE kits on 'Shark Tank India.' Though the sharks turned down this specific idea, they encouraged him to keep innovating by providing support and the requested investment. Ghazal Alagh contributed ₹25 for a 1% equity stake in Watt Technovations.

5. Humpy A2

Humpy A2 is an organic dairy product startup offering nutritious, pure, and fresh dairy products along with a few groceries like dals, rice, millets, honey, and oil. All their products are USDA, FSSAI, and A2 certified. Humpy A2 also aims to reduce plastic usage and promote environmental friendliness. Ghazal Alagh invested ₹33.33 lakhs for a 5% equity stake in Humpy A2.

6. Gold Safe Solutions Industries

Gold Safe Solutions Industries manufactures anti-suicidal ceiling fan rods to prevent suicides by hanging. Founder Sharad Ashani pitched his invention on 'Shark Tank India,' claiming to have installed over 50,000 anti-suicidal rods in hotels, hospitals, jails, and hostels. His noble mission received positive reception, and Ghazal Alagh invested ₹16.67 lakhs for a 10% equity stake in the company.

7. Wakao Foods

Wakao Foods is a Goa-based startup producing jackfruit-based food products, including ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat foods with no added preservatives. They also offer vegan food varieties made from jackfruit. Ghazal Alagh was impressed by the founder’s vision and invested ₹25 lakhs for a 7% equity stake in Wakao Foods.

8. Nomad Food Project

Nomad Food Project is a food startup specializing in bacon-related jams and relishes. They use bacon as the core ingredient for their diverse range of products. The founders’ marketing techniques and product variety convinced Ghazal Alagh to invest ₹10 lakhs for a 5% equity stake in the company.

Conclusion

Though MamaEarth established a firm market presence, Ghazal Alagh became widely recognized after her appearance as a shark on 'Shark Tank India.' Ghazal’s journey as an investor has just begun, with most of her investments made on 'Shark Tank India.' Her enthusiasm for supporting budding startups and entrepreneurs suggests she will continue to invest in the future, contributing to sectors including Shark Tank India fashion, Shark Tank India clothing, and other innovative industries.

By focusing on sustainable and innovative startups, Ghazal Alagh is helping shape a future where business success goes hand in hand with positive societal impact.

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~Mimansa Sharma