Pune is the hub of startups, there are tons and tons of new initiatives started by many in the city.
Shark Tank India, a franchise of the American show Shark Tank, the show revolves around new entrepreneurs presenting their ideas to a panel of investors or as the show calls them Sharks.
There are many individuals in India who have been the product of this show, in this race Pune has not stayed behind. Let us look at some startups from Pune that made it to Shark tanks.
1. Padcare
One of the greatest innovations from these home grown startups in the area of sanitary waste management was this one company- Padcare .
Ajinkya a 20 year old mechanical engineer was on a serene getaway when noticed a bunch of used pads and that's when the idea was born. He believes in Local participation. Social footprint. Global phenomena. His Journey reached another level when he took his company up to the Sharks and they were happier than ever to stand behind the your entrepreneur. The company pitch was one of the most impressive in season 2 of Shark Tank
2. Very Much Indian
The Founder Saloni Gambhir had received an investment of 50 Lakhs for 10% share. Saloni had started this company in 2016, the brand is connected throughout the country- with 400 weavers and saree sources. The varieties include Pure silks, Cotton, Cotton Silks, Linen, Paithani to Banarasi, Kota, Kalamkari, Maheshwari. They range from a Rupees. 1800 to Rupees. 78,000.
3. The Humpy Farms
It is run by three partners who are well experienced organic farming experts- all from Pune. Humpy farms is a Shark Tank approved investment company that is based on the idea of serving its customers fresh farm products to their doorsteps. Eliminating the middlemen, reducing the prices and providing improved quality services. The founders promise milk from happy cows that have lived a very natural life, healthily bred. The company not only sells milk but products like Cold Pressed Oils, Natural Honey, Organic Rice, Millet, Dals, Aata and superfoods. That's not all, the company also sells sundried traditional gharelu masala without any colour or added preservatives such as Haldi Powder, Mirchi Powder, Chole Masala and more.
4. Sharmaji Ka Aata
Sharmaji ka beta has been making the country super proud so is Pune's new startup- Sharmaji ka Atta. The young company successfully got an investment of 40 lakhs from the business series in exchange for 20% equity. It is freshly milled; shudh desi out the fresh chakki. Pranav Sharma and Sangeeta Sharma introduced Sharmaji ka atta, they have over 40 varieties of Atta and a 5kg packet is sold at the cost of Rs. 275.
Pune has become the breeding ground for start ups that are delivering promising products. From Technology, to wellness and lifestyle products, Pune has seen an exponential growth in the number of startups the city is producing. You can also support the growth of all of these start ups by shopping from them