Dive Into the Latest Shark Tank Bangladesh Episodes: New Sharks, Bold Pitches, and Jaw-Dropping Deals!
Guess what, Shark Tank Bangladesh fans? We’ve got a brand-new shark in the tank, and she’s ready to make some serious waves. Say hello to Anika Chowdhury, the latest addition to our panel of Shark Tank Entrepreneurs. Hailing from one of the most decorated families in the country, Anika is the third generation of the Chowdhury clan, known for their immense contributions to the pharmaceutical industry. Her grandfather, the Ekushey Padak winner Samson H. Chowdhury, was a legend, and her dad, Tapan Chowdhury, isn’t too shabby either—he’s the managing director of Square Pharmaceuticals Limited and Square Textiles Limited. So yeah, Anika’s got some serious pedigree, and her addition to Shark Tank Bangladesh is going to take things to a whole new level!
Area 71: E-commerce Warriors
First up in the latest Shark Tank episode, we had Area 71. These guys are on a mission to help people in Bangladesh find gainful work by selling e-commerce goods both inside and outside the country. They rolled out one course and generated around 1.67 crore taka with a sweet margin of 35%. Their ask? A cool 30 lacs for 6%. Anika kicked off the questions, grilling the entrepreneurs about their uniqueness and value proposition. Turns out, they have over 1,300 students paying 15,000 taka each! Farhan and Golam opted out, but Sami and Sausan swooped in, sealing the deal for 30 lacs for 9%, plus a royalty plan. Boom!
CraftWorks: Gifts Galore from Rajshahi
Next, a young female founder from Rajshahi walked in with her business selling gift and novelty items. Talk about passion—she dropped out of university to chase her dreams. Currently, she’s selling through social media and pop-up events but believes a shark can help her scale up. Farhan checked out her products, and the sharks were amazed, especially with Golam’s picture with his mom on display. Anika, Sausan, and Sami didn’t see a fit, but Farhan and Golam struck a deal: 10 lacs of zero-interest working capital and 10 lacs worth of marketing and tech support for 10% equity. Now that’s a win!
Kothay Jaben: Car Rentals in Sylhet
Kothay Jaben, a car rental business from Sylhet, was up next. They own a fleet of 18 vehicles and have over 100 trained drivers. Their ask? 15 lacs for 1% equity. With three Sylheti sharks on the panel, things got interesting. Despite a solid pitch, the sharks had concerns about the asset-heavy model. Golam offered a deal with the condition to ditch the blended model, but the founders stood firm. No deal, but major respect for sticking to their guns!
Notun Kichu: Day Care Dreams
Lastly, we had Notun Kichu, a female-founded company aiming to set up day care centers for working mothers. The founder’s personal experience fueled her vision. With an ask of 25 lacs for 4% equity, she delivered a well-articulated pitch. Sami opted out, but the other sharks saw potential. Four sharks jumped in with a deal of 5 lacs now and 50 lacs later for 20% equity. Dreams are becoming reality, people!
So, what are you waiting for? If you haven’t watched the latest Shark Tank Bangladesh episodes, head over to Bongo and catch up on all the action. Get inspired and who knows, you might be the next big entrepreneur in the tank!
