Shark Tank India: Rs 3.5 Crore Revenue Car Sticker Startup Rejected by All Sharks

• Founders Rahul Jha and Almas Rizvi presented Sampark, a QR-enabled car sticker for contact exchange, on Shark Tank India Season 5.
• Despite generating Rs 3.5 crore in revenue and a 95% gross margin, all five Sharks rejected the startup, deeming it "impractical."
• Sharks questioned the scalability and cultural relevance of the product in India's traffic environment, citing the ease of duplication.
• Sampark has accumulated 5 lakh users across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia since its 2021 launch.
• The rejection sparked discussions on entrepreneurial platforms regarding profitability versus a pragmatic approach in business.

Why It Matters: A profitable car sticker startup was rejected by Shark Tank India investors due to scalability and cultural fit concerns.