OPPO India has announced its association with Sony LIV as co-presenter of Shark Tank India Season 5. The partnership brings OPPO India onto the programme as it enters its fifth season.
Shark Tank India has provided a platform for founders from across the country to present business ideas and seek investment. The programme focuses on early-stage enterprises and features a panel of investors who evaluate pitches from entrepreneurs.
The collaboration was announced at an event held at the Shark Tank India set in Mumbai. Attendees included Ranjana Mangla, Head of Ad Revenue at Sony LIV; Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications, OPPO India; Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO, OYO Rooms; and Shaily Mehrotra, CEO, Fixderma India.
Commenting on the association, Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications, OPPO India, said, “OPPO India’s collaboration with Shark Tank India is a strategic partnership that brings technology and entrepreneurship together on India’s leading platform for innovators. While Shark Tank India provides a national stage for bold ideas, OPPO delivers solutions that enable individuals to create their own stories. Together, we are celebrating a generation of young leaders who are shaping India’s startup ecosystem.”
According to OPPO India, the partnership reflects a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and innovation through technology. The company said the association extends beyond co-presentation to align with its broader approach to engaging with emerging founders.
Shark Tank India Season 5 is scheduled to premiere in January 2025 and will feature a panel comprising returning and new investors:
- Aman Gupta, Co-founder of boAt
- Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com - People Group
- Namita Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Vineeta Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics
- Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of OYO Rooms
- Kunal Bahl, Co-Founder, Snapdeal and Titan Capital, Promoter Unicommerce
- Amit Jain, CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com
- Mohit Yadav, Co-Founder of Minimalist
- Varun Alagh, CEO & Co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd
- Kanika Tekriwal, Founder of JetSetGo Aviation
- Viraj Bahl, Founder and Managing Director of Veeba/VRB Consumer Products
- Shaily Mehrotra, CEO of Fixderma India
- Hardik Kothiya, Founder and Managing Director of Rayzon Solar
OPPO India said the collaboration aligns with its ongoing engagement with India’s startup and innovation ecosystem.
