OYO Founder Ritesh Agarwal Is The Newest Shark At 'Shark T

OYO Rooms’ visionary founder, Ritesh Agarwal, has joined the esteemed panel of investors on ‘Shark Tank India Season 3,’ making history as the youngest shark. Agarwal shared this exciting news on X, formerly known as Twitter, and the confirmation was echoed on the official Instagram page of ‘Shark Tank India.‘

Reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, Agarwal expressed gratitude for the support he received from mentors, venture capitalists, and fellow founders during his early struggles. He emphasized his long-standing goal of fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging entrepreneurs. Agarwal has actively supported startups, guided entrepreneurs in the Naropa Fellowship cohort, assisted small businesses across India, and contributed to the community that stood by him in his formative years.

In his announcement, Agarwal conveyed his enthusiasm for being part of Season 3 of ‘@Sharktankindia,’ a platform that has played a significant role in making entrepreneurship a household conversation. He looks forward to supporting and mentoring entrepreneurs from every corner of India.

The seasoned entrepreneur joins an illustrious panel, which includes Aman Gupta, Amit Jain, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal. The much-anticipated third season of ‘Shark Tank India‘ has commenced shooting, and viewers can expect it to stream on the OTT platform Sony Liv. The official streaming date is yet to be announced.

Notably, Season 2 of ‘Shark Tank India‘ made headlines by investing a remarkable 80 crores across 103 businesses, fostering entrepreneurial growth in various sectors. From groundbreaking technological solutions to cutting-edge healthcare innovations, the show celebrated the spirit of entrepreneurship, propelling startups to new heights. ‘Shark Tank India‘ is inspired by the popular concept of its American counterpart, sharing the essence of the renowned ‘Shark Tank USA’ show.