{"id":3090,"date":"2026-03-02T18:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.snapdeal.com\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:41:40","slug":"shark-tank-india-s5-ep-40-recap-edinora-rehabveda-freshpod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.snapdeal.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/shark-tank-india-s5-ep-40-recap-edinora-rehabveda-freshpod\/","title":{"rendered":"Shark Tank India S5 Ep 40 Recap: Edinora, RehabVeda, Freshpod"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Read the Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40 recap featuring Edinora, RehabVeda, Freshpod. Explore pitch highlights, founder stories and deal updates from the episode.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last episode of this week saw some power-packed pitches and energy that filled the room and kept the viewers hooked till the end. From an interesting insight into oral care hygiene to some of the most innovative gears to fix brain strokes, this episode brings forth some of the most mind-boggling ideas to the forefront.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40 Recap: Edinora, RehabVeda, Freshpod<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40\u2013 Panel of Sharks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel for Episode 40 included Namita Thapar, founder of Arth by Emcure, Anupam Mittal, co-founder of Shaadi.com &amp; Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kunal_Bahl\">Kunal Bahl<\/a>, co-founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/m.snapdeal.com?utm_source=seo_rs&amp;utm_campaign=seotest_20012026\">Snapdeal<\/a> &amp; Titan Capital and promoter of Unicommerce, Mohit Yadav, co-founder of Minimalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 40 At A Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From an interesting insight into oral care hygiene to some of the most innovative gears to fix brain strokes, here is the latest episode\u2019s highlights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Startup 1: Edinora- Edible Oral Care Brand&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Started by Prabhakaran Gopinathan, Praveen Prabhakaran Jayana and Ashika Nambiar M, this family turned business partner triplet launched Edinora, an edible grade oral care brand. Manufacturing a premium herbal toothpaste in Kerala, their business brings to light some of the most unaddressed issues of oral hygiene. Kunal was quick to point out how the brand can actually differentiate themselves from legacy brands in the sector to break the market by focussing on bad breath as an oral care issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did Edinora Get A Deal?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an ask of \u20b92 crore for 5% equity in the company, did the Sharks brush aside their apprehensions and give them a deal?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Startup 2: RehabVeda- AI-Powered Neurotechnology-Based Rehabilitation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shyam Parmar and Neel Patel started their pitch by asking the Sharks a simple question, \u201cDo you know what is a brain stroke?\u201d. By leading well into the problem, the Sharks also gained interest and developed some curiosity. The founder duo of RehabVeda introduced it as a neurotechnology startup that makes use of AI-driven, EEG-based computer interface rehabilitation solutions for patients with brain strokes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did RehabVeda Get A Deal?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kunal even tested some of their products, including the mirror therapy glove that helps gain movement and sensation. With an ask of \u20b91 crore for 2.5% equity in the company, did RehabVeda get a deal?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Startup 3: Freshpod- Helmet Sanitizing Machine Company<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bhaskar Lakkoju and Dileep Lakkoju are two motivated individuals who identified a gap in the market and started Freshpod, a brand known for developing helmet sanitizing machines. These machines are AI-driven and use a waterless technique to disinfect the helmets, in turn promoting safety and hygiene in the country. This innovative and noble cause was really appreciated by the Sharks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did Freshpod Get A Deal?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an ask of \u20b92 crore for 6% equity in the company, did this brand get an investment?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FAQs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773319102305\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Who were the pitchers in Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Edinora, RehabVeda, Freshpod were the three startups that were pitched during Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 40.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773319113897\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Where can I watch Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40 online?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">All episodes of Shark Tank India Season 5 are available on the Sony LIV app for viewing. Tune in at 8 PM, Mon-Fri to watch the live episodes daily.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773319128497\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. What products were pitched in Episode 40 of Shark Tank India Season 5?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The products pitched during Episode 40 of Shark Tank India Season 5 were Edinora, an edible-grade herbal patented toothpaste, RehabVeda, an AI-driven rehabilitation solutions for stroke-suffered patients and Freshpod, a helmet sanitizing machine.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read the Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 40 recap featuring Edinora, RehabVeda, Freshpod. 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