Ankush Barjata

	Ankush Barjata
Birth Place	Bangana, Himachal Pradesh, India
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Known For	Founder of Deeva

Ankush Barjata is an Indian entrepreneur known for founding Deeva, an online platform specializing in saree retail across India.

Early life and education

Ankush Barjata hails from Bangana village in Himachal Pradesh. He pursued his graduation in computer science from SRM University, Kattankulathur. After completing his education, he ventured into a sales and marketing role in Hyderabad, where he encountered a saree manufacturer that sparked his entrepreneurial journey.

Career

Founding Deeva^[1]

In 2021, Ankush Barjata founded Deeva with the vision to streamline the saree retail industry by eliminating unnecessary middlemen and connecting customers directly with manufacturers across India. His innovative business model gained attention and led him to participate in Shark Tank India Season 3, where he secured a significant investment deal.^[2]

Shark Tank India

In Shark Tank India Season 3, Ankush Barjata presented Deeva to the panel of investors (sharks), securing a deal of Rs 2 crore — Rs 75 lakh for six percent equity and Rs 1.25 crore as debt at 10 percent interest over three years. This milestone validated his business acumen and propelled Deeva's growth exponentially.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Impact and legacy

Under Ankush Barjata's leadership, Deeva has expanded its offerings to include over 50 categories of sarees, such as Patola, Kanjivaram, Chanderi, Banarasi silk, and Chiffon sarees. The company has become a symbol of innovation in the saree retail landscape, benefiting both customers and manufacturers nationwide.

Personal life

Ankush Barjata remains rooted in his upbringing and family values, aiming to provide a better life for his family. His journey from adversity to success exemplifies resilience and dedication to transforming his family's legacy into a thriving business empire.

References

External Links

[1] ttps://www.zeebiz.com/startups/news-shark-tank-india-season-3-startup-online-saree-store-oyo-rooms-boat-mutual-fund-radhika-gupta-ritesh-aggarwal-aman-gupta-deal-earnings-invest-equity-debt-young-entrepreneurs-sharks-judges-sonyliv-ashneer-grover-interest-loan-cast-latest

[2] ttps://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/online-sarees-platform-deeva-seals-deal-of-rs-75-lakh-on-shark-tank-india-3-himachal-pradesh-entrepreneur-1671347

[3] ttps://www.mynation.com/india-news/ankush-barjata-a-small-town-entrepreneur-s-journey-to-shark-tank-india-3rtm-sa89j2

[4] ttps://www.imdb.com/news/ni64482185/

[5] ttps://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/saree-startup-rs-2-crore-deal-shark-tank-season-3-after-season-2-rejection-629652.html

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