Shark Tank India Season 5 Invests Over ₹61 Crore in Startups; Aman Gupta Leads with ₹18.2 Crore Spend

Shark Tank India Season 5 saw investments cross ₹61 crore, with boAt co-founder Aman Gupta emerging as the biggest individual investor among the sharks.

Feb 9, 2026 - 10:29
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Shark Tank India Season 5 Invests Over ₹61 Crore in Startups; Aman Gupta Leads with ₹18.2 Crore Spend

Shark Tank India Season 5 has emerged as its most investment-heavy edition yet, with total funding commitments crossing ₹61 crore across a wide range of startups. The season showcased strong investor appetite for innovative business models spanning consumer brands, technology, sustainability, and services.

Among the panel of investors, boAt co-founder Aman Gupta stood out by committing ₹18.2 crore, the highest individual investment by any shark this season. His aggressive deal-making strategy underlined a growing focus on scalable, consumer-centric startups with strong branding potential.

Other sharks also made significant investments, contributing to a season marked by intense negotiations, competitive deal structures, and rising valuations. The surge in funding reflects renewed confidence in India’s startup ecosystem, even amid global economic uncertainty.

With Season 5 setting new benchmarks in both deal volume and capital deployed, Shark Tank India continues to strengthen its role as a key platform connecting early-stage entrepreneurs with experienced investors and national visibility.

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