“Offer Only If We bring Professionals From Outside” – Namita to Pragyan Child Development Centre on Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 39

On Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 39, Pragyan Child Development Centre, a trailblazing pediatric therapy firm from Bengaluru, captured the show with its meaningful goal and influential approach to child development. The founders struck a deal for ₹1 crore for 5% stock in a pivotal moment on the show, highlighting the potential of the company and the rising importance of social impact businesses in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Based in Bengaluru, India, Pragyan Child Development Centre—often abbreviated as Pragyan CDC—is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy provider. The organization’s main goal is to provide children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing disorders, with all-encompassing care. Their team consists of experts in occupational therapy, special education, behavior therapy (including ABA), physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and more, all of which are customized to meet the individual needs of every child.

Pragyan CDC was founded on the idea that every child should have access to high-quality developmental care. It combines early intervention, individualized therapy, and a caring support network for both parents and children.

Official Website – Pragyan CDC

Pragyan CDC’s “product” is its service model, a comprehensive framework that unifies several therapeutic disciplines under one roof, in contrast to your average company that is focused on products:

• Speech and Language Therapy to improve communication skills.
• Occupational Therapy to develop motor skills and independence in daily tasks.
• ABA & Behaviour Therapy targeting behavioural challenges with structured techniques.
• Physiotherapy to enhance physical strength, coordination, and mobility.
• Special Education & Group Sessions to support academic and social growth.

In addition to differentiating Pragyan CDC from single-service clinics, this multidisciplinary approach allows for comprehensive developmental care that is customized to each child’s progress journey.

The mission of the Pragyan Child Development Center is to empower children with developmental difficulties to reach their maximum potential. Every therapy plan, intervention, and support strategy the center provides is driven by this aspirational objective, which demonstrates a dedication to not only treating but also improving the lives of children and families dealing with developmental issues.

Children served per month – 50

Average price per session – Rs 650

Monthly Sales:

Total – Rs 35 Lakhs

Centre level – Rs 2.5-3 Lakhs

Sales:

FY 21-22 – Rs 20 Lakhs

FY 22-23 – Rs 94 Lakhs

FY 23-24 – Rs 1.6 Crores

FY 24-25 – Rs 3.4 Crores

FY 25-26 Projected – Rs 5 Crores

The owners of Pragyan CDC (Child Development Centre) made a very passionate and goal-oriented pitch when they entered Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 39. They started by drawing attention to a problem that is becoming more and more prevalent in India but is frequently disregarded: the dearth of organized, expert assistance for kids with developmental disorders like autism, ADHD, speech delays, and learning difficulties.

They emphasized that prompt therapy can significantly improve communication skills, social conduct, motor coordination, and general confidence by sharing real-life examples of kids whose lives were changed by early intervention. As a result, there was an instant emotional bond with the Sharks, and the emphasis shifted from financial KPIs to actual human impact.

According to the creators, Pragyan CDC functions as a multimodal pediatric therapeutic facility that houses behavioral therapy (including ABA), occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, and special education services. Their key selling pitch was integration: parents receive a comprehensive, structured developmental plan that is customized for each child, eliminating the need for them to frequent various clinics.

The Sharks asked whether a therapy-based company could grow quickly without sacrificing quality while talking about scalability. The inventors explained that the model may be replicated in several locations since they adhere to centralized monitoring systems, systematic therapist training programs, and standardized therapeutic protocols. Additionally, they emphasized the increased diagnosis rates, greater awareness among Indian parents, and growing readiness to spend money on early intervention.

Impact vs profitability was one of the main topics of discussion. Although they questioned scalability in a service model that relies heavily on humans, some Sharks appreciated the objective. Given India’s population and the dearth of organized participants in this market, others recognized enormous long-term potential.

The Ask

The founders sought Rs 1 Crore for 5% Equity at Rs 20 Crores valuation.

Sharks Reactions

Shark Aman Gupta admired the passion of the founders, however he pointed out the nature of the business which is not focused on profit, rather on service. Thus he opted out as an “investor”

Shark Kunal Bahl did not invest because he had already invested in such a business in last season, therefore he did not want an overlap. He backed out.

Shark Anupam Mittal showed concerns about the pricing, rent costs of the business. So, he opted out as well.

Shark Namita Thapar pointed out the gaps in business, yet gave an offer – Rs 1 Crore with 5% Equity at Rs 20 Crores valuation with conditions of 15-20% Equity for professional leadership, ESOP & Shreya.

Shark Mohit Yadav also gave a conditional offer – Rs 1 Crore with 5% Equity at Rs 20 Crores valuation with conditions of 10% equity to Shreya and subsidised access to underprivileged children.

The founders discussed and gave a counter offer but both the Sharks Namita and Mohit already gave a combined offer – Rs 1 Crore for 5% Equity at Rs 20 Crores value with conditions of 5% equity to Shreya + 15% Equity for professional leadership.

Founders eventually accepted the combined offer of Sharks Namita and Mohit – Rs 1 Crore for 5% Equity at Rs 20 Crores value with conditions of 5% equity to Shreya + 15% Equity for professional leadership. Thus, deal was made.

Pragyan CDC aims to scale its multidisciplinary model to new locations, utilizing centralized monitoring and systematic training to maintain service quality. The expansion will focus on meeting the rising demand for early intervention services in India while ensuring diverse therapeutic disciplines remain integrated under one roof.

A key priority is implementing the professional leadership and equity restructuring required by Sharks Namita and Mohit. By bringing in outside expertise and establishing an ESOP pool, the center seeks to bridge operational gaps and transition from a founder-led service into a scalable, high-impact social enterprise.