Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 2 Review
Episode 2 of Shark Tank India Season 5 continued the momentum with three dynamic pitches that showcased the evolution of Indian entrepreneurship across digital content, experiential travel, and premium baby products. This episode highlighted founders with impressive pedigrees and proven track records, resulting in intense negotiations and strategic partnerships. From a viral children’s content platform leveraging AI to a travel community with 50,000+ happy travelers, and a premium baby gear brand challenging international giants, the episode demonstrated how Indian entrepreneurs are building category-defining businesses. The Sharks engaged in two competitive bidding wars while also witnessing a rare moment when a founder confidently walked away from investment to protect her valuation.
Episode Summary
Total Pitches: 3
Successful Deals: 2
Total Investment Made: ₹2.75 Crore
Featured Sharks: Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, Mohit Yadav, and one additional Shark
Pitch 1
EMoMee Shark Tank India Episode Review
EMoMee appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 2, seeking ₹1 Crore for 2% equity (₹50 Crore valuation). After a competitive bidding war among all five Sharks, co-founders Varun Duggirala and Pooja Jauhari successfully closed a deal for ₹2 Crore for 4% equity with Sharks Namita Thapar and Aman Gupta.
EMoMee is an educational entertainment platform creating daily micro-stories for children aged 3-8 years, teaching real-life skills missing from traditional curriculums. Founded by Mumbai-based power couple Varun Duggirala (co-founder of Glitch, acquired by WPP, and key contributor to boAt’s early strategy) and Pooja Jauhari (former Group CEO of Glitch and four agencies), the brand has achieved explosive growth—from 1,000 YouTube subscribers in April 2025 to 1.5 million by November 2025, recording 1.7 crore views monthly with a 72% engagement rate. Using AI to reduce video production costs from ₹30,000 to ₹9,000, the founders envision a “3S Strategy”: Screen (YouTube content), Stage (physical play areas launching March 2026), and Shop (merchandise and toys), creating a complete ecosystem from digital to physical experiences.
Pitch 2
Capture a Trip Shark Tank India Episode Review
Capture a Trip appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 2, with founders Nitin Khanna and Anurag Singhal seeking ₹75 lakh for 1.5% equity (₹50 Crore valuation). After negotiations, they successfully closed a deal for ₹75 lakh for 5% equity (₹15 Crore valuation) with Sharks Kunal Bahl and Mohit Yadav.
Capture a Trip is a Delhi-based experiential travel company founded in 2016 by Nitin Khanna (IT background with HCL and Tech Mahindra) that curates community-led group journeys for solo travelers across India and international destinations. Specializing in offbeat locations like Tosh, Meghalaya, and Spiti Valley, the company has served over 50,000 travelers with a strong focus on safety and inclusivity—nearly 50% of their customer base is women. With impressive digital traction of 82,882 monthly organic visitors and 541,000+ social media followers, they operate on a “Community-First” philosophy that prioritizes human connection over transactional travel. Offering domestic packages averaging ₹6,500 and international packages ranging ₹2-2.5 lakh (₹83,000 AOV), the brand aims to expand internationally while deepening their domestic presence in underserved offbeat locations through tech integration and community building.
Pitch 3
Loopie Shark Tank India Episode Review
Loopie appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 2, with founder Akriti Gupta seeking ₹75 lakh for 1% equity (₹75 Crore valuation). Despite strong interest from the Sharks, no deal was finalized as Akriti rejected Namita Thapar’s final offer of ₹75 lakh for 2.5% equity, choosing to maintain her high valuation.
Loopie is a premium baby gear brand founded by IIM Ahmedabad alumna Akriti Gupta, who chose entrepreneurship over high-paying corporate roles after previous ventures in kids’ apparel (Tiny Toddler), Udaan, and e-commerce (Jolly). The brand specializes in high-quality strollers, car seats, and diaper bags, positioning itself as an affordable Indian alternative to expensive international imports—offering products at ₹17,000-₹20,000 compared to ₹50,000-₹60,000 for imported brands. Despite impressive growth from ₹2 lakh in sales in March 2025 to ₹45 lakh by October 2025, holding ₹3 crore in inventory, and having raised ₹14.7 crore in previous funding, the Sharks expressed concerns about the high valuation relative to current scale and the competitive resale market where parents often buy second-hand strollers. While all Sharks praised the product quality, they found the valuation premature, leading Akriti to walk away without investment.
Episode Highlights:
- Two competitive bidding wars demonstrating strong founder credentials and business traction
- A founder with significant prior funding confidently walking away from investment
- Innovation spotlight: AI-driven content production reducing costs by 70%
- Community-first business models gaining Shark attention in both content and travel sectors
- Valuation debates: When is it too early to command premium valuations?
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