‘Foolish decision’: Gaurav Taneja says he got Rs 300 cr valuation after Shark Tank rejection
Over two years after his appearance on Shark Tank India Season 4, Gaurav Taneja has explained that he participated in the show primarily to "perform". The businessman and YouTuber recently opened up about the experience at an event organized by YouTube Goldmine Framework. Taneja had requested Rs 1 crore for 1% equity in his brand Beast Life, but did not secure a deal.
After leaving the show, he secured Rs 3 crore for 1% equity outside the program. Initially, Taneja had aimed for a funding of Rs 100 crore, but ended up receiving Rs 300 crore four months later. He emphasized that the experience ultimately proved beneficial, stating, "Sometimes, you feel low. But when one door closes, another opens."
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