Shark Tank's Winston turns $105K deal into US$4.45M revenue
What's the deal? WinstonDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, an Indian tech-powered personal care brand, raised US$135.8K (≈$105,000) from investors Anupam MittalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and Vineeta SinghDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → on Shark Tank IndiaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → . The angel deal gave the sharks a 10% stake at a $100 million valuation.
What's the endgame? Winston builds grooming and skincare devices, including LED therapy masks and at-home hair removal tools. Co-founder Himanshu Adlakha frames the company as bringing advanced technology to personal care, with tools that "penetrate deeper into the skin to provide better exfoliation, hydration, and stimulation."
Why revisit it? The 2023 deal matters less for its size than for what followed. Revenue climbed from US$651.9K in FY23 to US$4.45M in FY25, while co-founder reports put FY26 GMV at US$10.2M, according to Financial Express , citing Tracxn and the founder.
By the numbers: At roughly $105,000, the raise sits in the lower tier for disclosed rounds — around the 28th percentile by amount. The payoff came from execution after the cheque, not the cheque itself.
The signal: Winston is a reminder that Shark Tank deals are best judged by what they seed rather than the headline figure. A modest angel round at a steep valuation can still anchor rapid growth — Mittal has called the firm one of his top companies.
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