OPPO India has announced its association with Shark Tank India Season 5 as a co-presenter, in partnership with Sony LIV. The collaboration aligns with OPPO’s brand philosophy, Make Your Moment, and is positioned around themes of creation, self-expression, and entrepreneurship.
Since its launch, Shark Tank India has developed into a platform for early-stage founders across India, offering visibility to diverse business ideas and encouraging wider participation in the startup ecosystem. The show has contributed to making entrepreneurship more accessible and relatable to a broad audience.
Collaboration unveiled in Mumbai
The partnership was announced at an experiential event held on the Shark Tank India set in Mumbai. The event was attended by Ranjana Mangla, Head of Ad Revenue at Sony LIV; Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications at OPPO India; Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and CEO of OYO Rooms; and Shaily Mehrotra, CEO of Fixderma India.
Shift toward a value-based association
With Season 5, OPPO’s involvement extends beyond standard sponsorship formats. The association focuses on supporting founders who convert ideas into scalable outcomes, highlighting technology as a tool for execution and problem-solving. The collaboration reflects a shared intent to support emerging entrepreneurs and innovation-led growth.
Shark Tank India Season 5: Confirmed Sharks
The fifth season will feature a mix of returning and new investors from across industries:
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder, boAt
- Anupam Mittal – Founder and CEO, Shaadi.com / People Group
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Vineeta Singh – Co-founder and CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics
- Ritesh Agarwal – Founder and CEO, OYO Rooms
- Kunal Bahl – Co-founder, Snapdeal; Co-founder, Titan Capital; Promoter, Unicommerce
- Amit Jain – CEO and Co-founder, CarDekho Group; InsuranceDekho
- Mohit Yadav – Co-founder, Minimalist
- Varun Alagh – CEO and Co-founder, Honasa Consumer Ltd
- Kanika Tekriwal – Founder, JetSetGo Aviation
- Viraj Bahl – Founder and Managing Director, Veeba / VRB Consumer Products
- Shaily Mehrotra – CEO, Fixderma India
- Hardik Kothiya – Founder and Managing Director, Rayzon Solar
Through this association, OPPO India continues its engagement with India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on enabling innovation and supporting founders at different stages of growth.
Premiere details
Shark Tank India Season 5 will premiere in January 2025 on Sony LIV.
Commenting on the occasion, Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications, OPPO India, said,
OPPO India’s collaboration with Shark Tank India is a strategic association 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 journeys. Together, we are recognising a generation of young leaders who are shaping India’s startup ecosystem.