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List of Startups Funded by Amit Jain

The co-founder and CEO of CarDekho, Amit Jain, is one of the judges on Season 3 of Shark Tank India. As an experienced investor, he wants to help young people who are creative and talented and spread an entrepreneurial spirit across India.

By Saroj Kumawat
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AMIT JAIN

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IIT Delhi alumnus Amit Jain is the co-founder and CEO of CarDekho Group. CarDekho Group is a prominent Autotech business in India that was valued at $1.2 billion in 2021, making it a unicorn.

Prior to starting his entrepreneurial journey, as an entrepreneur, he worked as a Software Engineer for a year at TCS. After that, he spent approximately seven years working for a US-based multinational company named Trilogy, which was based in the United States. In 2007, Amit Jain and his brother Anurag Jain established GirnarSoft, a company specialising in technology.

Driven by his love for cars, he attended the Auto Expo in 2008, but he found the lack of detailed product information there. This experience inspired him to establish the CarDekho Group, the top automotive search website in India that assists users in buying cars that helps consumers in purchasing the ideal vehicle. High-quality automotive material, expert reviews, comprehensive specifications, pricing, comparisons, images and videos of every automobile brand and model is available on its website and app. Additionally, Amit Jain, is one of the judges on Season 3 of Shark Tank India.

Here is the List of Startups Funded by Amit Jain

Tiggle

Tiggle
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Anuva Kakkar is the founder of Tiggle. She is from Agra. She completed graduation in 2019. While in college, she developed an obsession with entrepreneurship.

She started her journey by selling hot chocolate outside the metro stations in Delhi and Gurugram. She started the business Food and Beverage Services, 'Tiggle.' Tiggle is the best hot chocolate brand. 

They successfully received a joint offer from Amit Jain and Peyush Bansal and received valuable mentorship to help grow their business, Tiggle.

Also read- Know about Tiggle's Fundrasing in Shark Tank India.

The Honest Home

The Honest Home
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The Honest Home company is trying to create product options to use less plastic, recycled packaging, sustainable products, organic raw materials, and any number of ways to make healthier choices. It works for a sustainable future and safe environment.

It produces a range of products including Food wrapping paper, Baking paper, Butter paper sheets, Aluminium foil and various household cleaners such as Floor cleaner, Hand wash, Dish wash,Toilet cleaner. Its mission is to create a waste free future. 

Mayank Pratap Sisodiya is the founder of The Honest Home Company from Dhampur, Uttar Pradesh.

Mayank accepted the offer of Rs. 1 Cr. For 3% equity + 1% royalty until Rs. 1.5Cr. is recouped and  valuing the company at Rs. 33.33 Cr.

Also read- Know about The Honest Home's Fundrasing in Shark Tank India.

Namakwali

Namakwali
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Namakwali is an organic brand based in Uttarakhand. The product range includes Pisyu Loon salt, Pahadi haldi, Pahadi mix masala, Badri cow ghee, honey, chutneys, and more. This product is organic, free from preservatives, and chemical free. 

This product is organic, free from preservatives, and chemical free. Sample products include garlic salt, ginger salt, and mixed salt. Available on Amazon and the company’s own website. This product is healthy. “Shashi Bahuguna Raturi and Suvendu Raturi”, founders of ‘Namakwali’ are from Devbhumi, Uttarakhand.  

At Shark Tank India, Shashi accepted the offer of Rs. 10 lakhs for a 5% equity stake, along with Rs. 40 lakhs in debt at an 8% interest rate for three years, valuing the company at ₹2 Cr.

Also read- Know about Namakwali's Fundrasing in Shark Tank India.

FAQ

Who is Amit Jain?
IIT Delhi alumnus Amit Jain is the co-founder and CEO of CarDekho Group, a prominent Autotech business in India. He is also a Judge in Shark Tank India.
What is the valuation of CarDekho Group?
The valuation of CarDekho Group IS $1.2 billion as of 2021.
List of Startups Funded by Amit Jain?
Tiggle, The Honest Home and Namakwali are the startups funded by Amit Jain.

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