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Shark Tank India: Coffee Brand Founder Misses Rs 1 Crore Deal After Kanika Tekriwal Labels Product 'Horrible'
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Shark Tank India: Upsnac Founder Fails to Secure Rs 1 Crore Deal; Product Called 'Horrible'
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24-02-2026, 14:04
Shark Tank India: Upsnac Founder Fails to Secure Rs 1 Crore Deal; Product Called 'Horrible'
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Riya Gupta, founder of coffee brand Upsnac, sought Rs 1 crore for 2% equity on Shark Tank India Season 5.
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Sharks questioned inconsistencies in ingredients, with Riya initially stating monk fruit as the sole sweetener but stevia also listed.
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Riya initially denied milk in the premix but later admitted to skimmed milk powder, causing hesitation among sharks.
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Kanika Tekriwal called Upsnac's peanut butter "horrible" due to oil separation, suggesting more research was needed.
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Anupam Mittal offered strategic advice instead of investment, recommending Riya avoid raising capital until a Rs 25-30 crore run rate.
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