Bharat Ke Super Founders made a confident debut on Amazon MX Player on National Startup Day, positioning itself as more than just another entrepreneurial reality show. From its opening moments, the series established that this is a platform where ideas are not merely applauded but rigorously questioned, emotionally tested, and financially backed. Hosted and mentored by Suniel Shetty, the show brings together seasoned investors who put real money on the table while guiding founders building businesses grounded in India’s realities.
Setting the tone early, Shetty summed up the show’s ethos with a line that echoed across the pitch room: founders who build India, he said, earn the right to be called Bharat Ke Super Founders. What followed over the first
three episodes was a compelling blend of innovation, vulnerability, and conviction. Aloe Ecell’s Clean-Energy Vision Sets the Benchmark
One of the most striking pitches of the opening week came from Aloe Ecell, a clean-energy startup founded by Nimisha and Naveen from Bundi, Rajasthan. The founders presented a bold idea that reimagines aloe vera beyond cosmetics, proposing what they claim to be the world’s first fully eco-friendly primary battery, using aloe vera extract instead of toxic dry-cell chemicals.
With an annual revenue of ₹2.5 crore, the founders sought ₹2.5 crore for 4.16% equity, valuing the company at ₹60 crore. The pitch sparked intense interest, prompting Dr A. Velumani to invoke his one-on-one conversation card to closely examine the product’s scientific grounding and scalability. As the discussion returned to the table, offers followed from Shanti Mohan, Nitish Mittersain, and Aditya Singh, before Dr Velumani matched the founders’ original ask. When the market opened, an additional ₹1 crore in debt was added, closing the pitch at ₹3.5 crore and setting a high benchmark for the season.
MH19 Chips Vala Brings the Pitch Room to a Standstill
If Aloe Ecell defined the week’s innovation, MH19 Chips Vala defined its emotional core. Founded in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, by brothers Durgesh Shimpi, 18, and Sai Shimpi, 13, the banana chips brand carried a deeply personal story. Named after Jalgaon’s RTO code, the venture had grown into a business generating over ₹1.5 lakh in monthly turnover.
Durgesh spoke candidly about starting the business after their father’s death, not just as a livelihood but as a way to fulfil his father’s unfulfilled dream. The honesty of the moment transformed the pitch, moving the investors and the market alike. Suniel Shetty stepped forward to embrace the brothers, marking one of the most affecting moments of the opening week.
Support followed in tangible form in the next episode. Dr Aarti Gupta and Aditya Singh extended interest-free debt, Nitish Mittersain offered equity investment, and Dr Velumani added an education grant. When the market opened, the founders also received a year of brand-building and management support, turning MH19 Chips Vala into one of the most heartfelt journeys of the show so far.
A Young Founder Finds Encouragement Beyond Investment
Another memorable moment came from ZozoConnect, pitched by 11-year-old Athvik Amith Kumar. Designed as an NFC-based alternative to traditional visiting cards, the smart networking solution impressed the panel with its clarity and practicality. While the pitch did not result in an equity deal, Nitish Mittersain offered an ₹11 lakh grant, and the rest of the panel pledged mentorship and guidance. The response underscored the show’s emphasis on nurturing potential, even when immediate investment is not the outcome.
Diverse Ideas Reflect Real Bharat
Beyond these standout pitches, the opening week showcased founders across sectors deeply rooted in Indian contexts. From creator-led commerce platform Cherry and blue-collar employment tech startup Digital Labour Chowk to sustainable packaging brand Craste, Albon Cosmetics, and electric mobility venture Hala Mobility, each pitch brought distinct challenges and perspectives. Across conversations, founders were questioned sharply, supported honestly, and often backed emotionally, reinforcing the idea that entrepreneurship is as much about people as it is about profit.
A Powerhouse Panel Driving the Vision
The show features an investment panel comprising Dr A. Velumani of Thyrocare, Nazara Technologies’ Nitish Mittersain, Anikarth Ventures’ Dr Aarti Gupta, LVX founder Shanti Mohan, All In Capital’s Aditya Singh, and Physis Capital’s Ankur Mittal. Eklavya Gupta of Recur Club joins as a key contributor to the ₹100 crore investment pool, introducing structured debt into the funding mix and expanding the scope of financial support available to founders.
Streaming Details
Bharat Ke Super Founders is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player, with new episodes releasing every Friday and Saturday. The show is available across mobile devices, connected TVs, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xtreme.
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