Founded by Nandita Yenagi and Sharad Patil, Whale Wearables is a technology-driven self-defense brand designed to give women a real-time way to protect themselves.
The company aims to make public spaces safer by integrating electrical self-defense tools into wearables.
Their products are patent-backed and designed to deliver a mild electric shock, providing an instant defense mechanism in dangerous situations.
The motivation behind Whale Wearables stems from Nandita’s personal experience with eve-teasing and her realization that women lack accessible self-defense solutions.
The founders asked for ₹30 lakh in exchange for 3% equity, valuing the company at ₹10 crore.
While the sharks were impressed by the idea, they questioned the usability and scalability of the product.
Sharks Aman and Vineeta, recognizing the potential of tech-driven self-defense, offered ₹30 lakh for 3% equity, exactly what the founders had asked for.
With this funding, Whale Wearables gained the financial backing and mentorship needed to refine and scale their product.