Shark Tank India 3: ‘Sharks’ impressed by agricultural robot made by Hyderabad-based pitcher; Vineet Singh says, ‘Elon Musk stole your design’

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“We created the design of X100, and Tesla launched Cybertrucks much later! So, it is not like we aped their designs,” clarified Trivikram, who asked for Rs 72 lakhs for 4% in equity during his pitch. Vineeta was quick to respond, “He (Elon) stole your designs!” Aman Gupta, impressed by the designs and the utility of the ‘robotic micro tractors’, called them “intelligent”.  

While the ‘sharks’ praised the products, they questioned the pitcher’s vision to make a business. When Trivikram revealed the price of agricultural robots, starting at Rs 1.96 lakh and ending at Rs 4.5 lakh, it took the sharks, especially Anupam Mittal, by surprise.  “The products are nice, but I can’t see a business in this, so I am out. Best of luck,” said Anupam. Aman, who also backed out, said it was too early for him as there was no product market fit. “These are two expensive for farmers. All the best, but I am out,” he added.

Impressed by his passion to help farmers, CEO of OYO Rooms Ritesh Agarwal and Namita Thapar offered him a deal of Rs 72 lakhs for 4% equity, which was the original ask. Vineeta, who opted out of the deal, told Trivikram, “I hope your business becomes as big as that of Tesla.”