On the most recent episode of Shark Tank India season three, the aroma of freshly made pancakes stuffed the air as two entrepreneurs from a thriving meals startup left the shark panel impressed with their delectable choices. Akashdeep Dan and Sundeep Singh, the brains behind Uncle Peter’s Pancakes, took centre stage, starting their pitch by treating the sharks to a wide range of mouthwatering pancakes.
The duo proudly touted their model as an ‘genuine’ pancake enterprise with a series of eating places and a cloud kitchen, boasting over 15 attractive variations of the American breakfast staple.
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‘We have flipped over 15 lakh pancakes and have established 40 retailers throughout 15 cities,’ they declared throughout their pitch, revealing that the corporate’s moniker was impressed by an American gentleman who launched them to the enjoyment of pancakes throughout a visit. With their credentials established, the founders made their ask: Rs 60 lakhs for a 2%, valuing their enterprise at Rs 30 crore.
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Earlier than delving into negotiations, the sharks insisted on sampling the pancakes, freshly ready at a stay counter on stage. Anupam Mittal even joined within the culinary journey and whipped up a pancake of his personal. ‘Do not serve me the pancake he’s making,’ Namita Thapar quipped playfully. As soon as the pancakes handed the sharks’ high quality examine, enterprise discussions commenced.
Impressed by the founders’ gross sales figures of Rs 5 crore in 2023, leaving them with a revenue of Rs 78 lakhs, Anupam Mittal stepped ahead with a proposal. “I see depth and humility in you, so let me prolong a proposal,” he proposed, providing Rs 60 lakhs for a 4% stake, together with a 3% royalty till Rs 90 lakh is recovered.
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Namita Thapar mirrored Anupam’s provide, whereas Aman Gupta gracefully bowed out, citing his experience in omelettes and parathas. ‘I am extra of an omelette and parantha man, so I will not be of a lot assist right here. You have already got Uncle Anupam with you,’ he quipped. Vineeta Singh additionally offered a proposal, claiming it to be superior to Anupam’s.
‘Do you genuinely consider a enterprise can thrive solely on pancakes?’ queried Peyush Bansal, expressing scepticism like Aman concerning his functionality to help the duo. ‘Promote parathas as a substitute!’ joked Aman Gupta, including, ‘Peyush, let’s open a parantha joint with this funding.’
Nonetheless, the founders expressed their want for a three-shark deal, negotiating with Namita, Vineeta, and Anupam to return collectively. After some deliberation, they settled on the provide proposed by the trio: Rs 60 lakhs for a 3% stake, coupled with a 3% royalty till Rs 1.2 crore is recouped.
Upon sealing the deal, Anupam exclaimed, ‘Congratulations, guys! You’ve got struck a take care of Anupam, who’s even higher than Aman,’ evoking laughter from everybody current.
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