HOOD is an anonymous social networking app that promotes freedom of expression and features end-to-end encryption for user data

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HOOD quickly gained over 500,000 users in just 45 days with minimal marketing and initial support from prominent investors

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The app aims to reach 10 million users in India before targeting the US market, showcasing its ambition for global expansion

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By the time of its Shark Tank pitch, HOOD raised 23 Crores, achieving a company valuation of 112 Crores without generating revenue yet

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The platform hosts over 5,000 groups, with 750,000 total users, 240,000 monthly active users, and 60,000 daily active users posting 1,800 times regularly

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During the pitch, Sharks raised concerns about HOOD's market fit and valuation; some passed, while Aman and Peyush made an investment offer

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After the Shark Tank episode aired, HOOD's popularity surged, trending in the top 10 apps and reaching over 500,000 downloads on the Google Play Store

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Despite its growth, user reviews are mixed; the app has a 2.6 rating on Google Play but a better 4/5 rating among 335 ratings on iOS

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