3 min learnNew DelhiUp to date: Aug 29, 2026 07:13 PM IST
Over two years after being grilled on Shark Tank India Season 4, Gaurav Taneja has now revealed that he had gone on the present primarily to “carry out”. The businessman and YouTuber not too long ago spoke at an occasion the place he opened up about his look on the fact present, revealing that though he walked away with no deal after asking for Rs 1 crore for 1% fairness in his model Beast Life, he later secured Rs 3 crore for 1% fairness outdoors the present.
Taneja not too long ago attended an occasion organised by YouTube Goldmine Framework, the place he mentioned his Shark Tank India expertise throughout an interplay with the viewers. “I had gone there to carry out. The truth that they didn’t give me the funding is a distinct matter,” he stated.
Addressing the impression that the sharks have been collectively grilling him throughout his pitch, Taneja stated the aftermath of the episode ultimately labored in his favour.
“The aftermath turned out to be good for us. Generally, you are feeling low. However when one door closes, one other opens. We had gone there in search of funding of Rs 100 crore. About 4 months later, I bought funding of Rs 300 crore. Earlier, I used to be gifting away 1% fairness for Rs 1 crore. Now, I bought Rs 3 crore for 1%. It saved us from having to maintain our valuation at Rs 100 crore. We saved our fairness,” he stated.
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He added, “It grew to become the most-watched episode. Lots of people additionally found us. We used quite a lot of reels from that episode. So, no matter occurs, occurs for good.”
Taneja had beforehand hit again on the sharks whereas chatting with YouTube channel Suppose College Hindi by Zero1. Recalling the criticism he confronted throughout his pitch, he stated, “A whole lot of issues occurred at Shark Tank and I used to be questioning why are they a lot in opposition to me. Once I obtain a buyer’s grievance, I give my group the order quantity and ask for an replace. I gained’t sit and see within the system. Clearly, I’ll delegate the duty.”
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He additional recalled being requested why he didn’t shut down his social media channel, Flying Beast.
“They advised me, ‘You aren’t shutting down Flying Beast?’ and I used to be like, what a silly resolution. They’re asking me to close down what distinguishes me and from the place I’m promoting all the pieces. We bought a kickstart and we had a bonus, however the remainder of the journey has been the identical as theirs. We didn’t get all the pieces on a plate. I’ve additionally had sleepless nights and constructed this distribution. I might stand up at 4 am and take flights,” he stated.
In Could this 12 months, Aman Gupta joined Taneja’s meals model Rosier Meals, recognized for merchandise reminiscent of uncooked honey and A2 Vedic ghee.
Disclaimer: The monetary figures and pitch particulars referenced on this article are primarily based on public statements and present appearances and haven’t been independently verified. This content material is meant purely for informational and leisure functions and doesn’t represent monetary or enterprise funding recommendation.
