Startup Funding
Emomee, a Mumbai-based children’s edutainment startup, has secured an investment of Rs 2 crore for a 4% equity stake on Shark Tank India Season 5 , valuing the company at Rs 50 crore. Founded by Varun Duggirala and Pooja Jauhari, Emomee is a micro-story universe for children that publishes short-form stories every day on YouTube. The content is designed to help children between the ages of 3 and 8 years learn real-life skills such as emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving beyond conventional classroom education. The founders initially sought Rs 1 crore for 2% equity, but the pitch quickly escalated into a competitive bidding situation, with all five Sharks—Aman Gupta (boAt), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Namita Thapar (Emcure), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), and Mohit Yadav (Minimalist) expressing interest in partnering with the brand. During the episode, Aman Gupta revealed his long-standing professional association with Varun Duggirala, stating that Varun and his creative ...