Episode 2 emphasized key aspects of entrepreneurship, including clear founder ownership, effective product communication, ethical business models, and the importance of understanding unit economics, TAM, SAM, and SOM
India, 8th Nov 2023: Episode 2 of Indian Angels, the world’s first angel investment show on OTT where viewers can also invest in the participating startups, was recently aired on Jio Cinema. This episode saw three innovative startups – sayHey, FAB ONaturals, and Happy Curves – presenting their distinct business propositions to the angels.
The distinguished panel of angel investors featured Ajinkya Firodia, Managing Director Kinetic Group; Ankit Agrawal, Founder & CEO InsuranceDekho; Aparna Thyagarajan, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer Shobitam; Kunal Kishore, Founder Value 360; Rikant Pittie, Co-founder EaseMyTrip; and Shreedha Singh, CEO & Co-founder of T.A.C – The Ayurveda Co.
Of the three startups that pitched, Happy Curves secured a deal worth Rs 20 lakhs for 30% equity from Angels, Aparna and Rikant.
Beyond the investment aspect, this episode also served as an enlightening experience for the remaining two startups, providing valuable insights into areas needing improvement. Furthermore, they have the opportunity to receive ongoing mentorship from the participating angels, who will offer professional guidance to foster their growth in their respective industries.
About the participating brands
sayHey is your pseudonymous well-being platform, where you can share, express, and seek solutions without revealing your identity, and get help from experts and the overall community. You can also earn redeemable points by contributing. Brand motto: Share. Heal. Grow.
FAB ONaturals is a skincare startup founded by Paras Gupta and Aishwarya. We’re all about offering top-notch yet budget-friendly skincare products with fantastic ingredients. Our mission is simple: delivering the best at the most affordable prices.
HappieCurves is on a mission to serve your curves with a vibrant and stylish range of intimate wear. Founded to break the plus-size fashion barriers in India, we’re here to celebrate body inclusivity, fashion, and comfort. All our products are proudly designed and made in India.
In short, episode 2 of Indian Angels brought forth valuable insights on 4 critical aspects of entrepreneurship. First, it emphasized the significance of a clear and well-defined ownership structure among founders. Secondly, the episode underscored the importance of eloquent product communications in building and sustaining a brand. Additionally, it highlighted the growing importance of ethical business models in today’s business landscape. Lastly, the episode emphasized that alongside passion for the product, understanding unit economics, TAM (Total Addressable Market), SAM (Serviceable Addressable Market), and SOM (Serviceable Obtainable Market) are equally vital factors for achieving scalable success in the entrepreneurial journey.
About Digikore Studios
Digikore Studios is a leading content production and post production studio. Digikore’s dedicated team makes the impossible possible, fulfilling the demands of studios and independent creators alike. The studio’s activities span across creative development, production, marketing, distribution, licensing, merchandising and syndication of films and episodic in India and worldwide. They count every major studio among their creative partnerships, including Disney / Marvel, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Warner Bros., Paramount, and Lionsgate. They work on the spectacular scenes and tiny details that make movies and shows truly mind-blowing!!!
About Indian Angels
Indian Angels is a captivating series, where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to esteemed investors. With a high-energy format, each pitch begins with a 60-second elevator pitch, followed by an engaging Q&A session exploring various aspects of the business. The show intersperses industry-relevant facts, offers a classy and modern set design, and provides viewers with insights into entrepreneurship and fundraising and is poised to redefine the world of investing by offering viewers an unprecedented opportunity to invest in the featured businesses.
