Jobaaj Stories
India has seen a wave of new business these past few years. Our country being male-dominated is like a faint memory now. Stories like Jaswantiben’s Lijjat papad have opened the gate to new perspectives, making India proud now. It appears there will be more tales to inspire women in the future.
Let’s Explore
We came across many female entrepreneurs in India, turning opportunities into revenue. Here are some women entrepreneurs who got featured in Shark Tank India episodes. This women’s day, let’s go through some names whose determination brought their dreams to reality with Jobaaj Stories.
Yeshoda and Rhea’s Hoovu Fresh
This sister duo returned to India to give wings to their fresh idea. Their inspiration was watching the puja ceremony in their home. The fact that flowers and essence play a crucial role in Indian homes gave them ideas for business.
With research and determination, they reduced the standard wastage of flowers from 40% to 2-3%. Hence, the life of fresh flowers was increased from 2 to 15 days. A business that started with sales of Rs. 10 per packet saw sales in Lakhs per month last year. Their powerful pitch at Shark Tank helped them to close a deal to 1 crore for 2% equity.
Vishakha and Asana’s Angrakhaa
A Shri Ram College of Commerce graduate, Vishakha, started a brand considering women’s stories on fat shaming. Asana, who once boarded from Manipal to Delhi to complete her studies, helped establish Angrakhaa.
Their passion for fashion turned into a startup that not only was profitable but also solved the problem of finding the correct sizes. Sharks were impressed by their goal of creating a brand so that women of all sizes would not feel excluded. They closed a deal of 40 Lakhs for 20% Equity.
Rawal’s House of Chikankari
Dreams of building her brand transformed into reality for Aakrati in her city. The idea of taking Chikankari of Lucknow overseas came to her when the need for employment of a craftsman was brought to her notice by her mother. With the help of investment from her father, she worked on a business with a vision of maintaining the authenticity of the craft. By dealing with customers herself, she gained immense learning. Within two years, sales in lakhs reached crores.
Sharks closed the deal of ₹ 75 Lakhs for 3.75% Equity, looking at her confident approach towards taking the business to the next level.
Yushika Jolly’s Paradyes
A craze for dyes made her launch a brand. In our world, where love for fashion is never ending, her brand is all set for the future.
Yushika’s father had a business in textiles from where she used to experiment with coloring her hair. Amidst the pandemic, she saw a chance and made Paradyes. She is working to make semi-permanent hair dyes to last up to 8 to 10 washes. Her husband also supported her journey with his knowledge of accounts. It was one of the most impressive ideas in Shark Tank India. At last, an offer of 65 Lakhs for 2% Equity was closed as a deal with the sharks.
Nestroots
Chhavi Singh turned her 10-year-long industrial experience into a company in 2016. With the USP of a brand with elegant aesthetics and unique designs, her company reached more than one Lakh customers. Chhavi’s aim to compete in the international market led her to Shark Tank. Where she even secured a deal of 50 Lakhs with 2% Equity.
Her confidence and not giving up attitude are encouraging for those female entrepreneurs who have lost hope in their businesses.
Patil Kaki
Geeta Patil turned her passion into money to support her husband and family. Her Modaks and Pohas made a place in people’s hearts and soon got accepted locally. Her journey started with Rs. 5000 and transformed into a big business. Later with the help of her son Patil Kaki built an online presence. Sharks understood the business’s worth, leading to an investment of 40 Lakhs for 4% Equity as a deal.
Wrapping Up
Women leaders and Women entrepreneurs are emerging in various fields in our country. Women-led businesses like Nykaa, Biocon, and Sugar have inspired people and grown exponentially. Stories like Gujjuben from Masterchef broke stereotypes and gained respect. More names have worked day and night to accomplish some dreams.
Women in the startup world have always brought their out-of-the-box thinking and unique approaches to the table. As we celebrate Women's Day, Jobaaj salutes these extraordinary women who have carved their own paths and achieved remarkable success in entrepreneurial work.
- Kratika Agarwal
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