The release of the second season of Shark Tank India is generating the buzz and excitement that it did last year when the first season got aired. The ‘Sharks’, as the judges are addressed, are well-known entrepreneurs themselves who have garnered a lot of attention ever since the first season came out.
A lot has changed over the past year in the famous reality show, including the judges panel but have you ever wanted to know about the background of the ‘Sharks’ themselves? If you have then we have got you covered.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Shark Tank judges:
1. Peyush Bansal
Peyush Bansal, the 36 years old entrepreneur, is the CEO of the popular eyewear e-commerce portal Lenskart. Currently, he is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs in our country. Bansal’s net worth is approximately around ₹600 crores and he established the business in 2010.
He started Lenskart after he worked for a multinational tech company in the United States. The shark who is popularly known for his people skills at the show is an alumnus of IIM Bangalore.
Peyush Bansal was born and brought up in New Delhi.
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2. Vineeta Singh
Vineeta Singh, the IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, is the CEO and Co-Founder of the popular makeup brand, SUGAR cosmetics. The estimated net worth of Vineeta is around ₹300 crores. She established the firm in 2015, and ever since its inception, the brand has gained a lot of attention.
The company expanded and opened over 3,000 stores in various cities of the country. She has also invested and started another firm named FAB BAG, which also added to her net worth.
Vineeta Singh’s hometown is Anand, Gujarat.
3. Amit Jain
Amit Jain, who was introduced as a judge in Shark Tank India season 2 in place of Ashneer Grover, is the co-founder of a well-known online portal called CarDekho. His business aims to make easy the buying and selling of new and used automobiles for people.
Amit Jain is an IIT Delhi graduate. The two brothers, Amit and Anurag Jain, established the business in 2007. His estimated net worth is around ₹2900 crores.
The Jain brothers are from Jaipur.
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4. Namita Thapar
Namita Thapar is the executive director of the Indian multinational business, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and is also a member of the company’s Board of Directors. When we talk about progressive women, she never fails to make the list.
Her net worth is approximately around ₹600 crores. Before Emcure, she also held a number of marketing and finance positions at GlaxoSmithKline and Guidant Corporation.
Namita Thapar is from Pune and it is also where her company was founded.
5. Aman Gupta
Aman Gupta, the co-founder, and CMO of the famous tech brand, boAt, has a net worth of around ₹700 crores. He came out as the highest investor in the first season of Shark Tank India.
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Aman Gupta became one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs after he launched his premium tech brand in 2015. He used to work as a Senior Management Consultant at KPMG International Limited before he found boAt.
Aman Gupta also hails from Delhi.
6. Anupam Mittal
Anupam Mittal, the founder of the famous Shaadi.com and Makaan.com, has a net worth of at least ₹185 crores. He became a household name for his brilliant strategic approach after appearing on Shark Tank India. He has heavy investments in numerous large corporations like OLA and holds a 2 percent stake in the company.
His hometown is Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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