How Loopie's founder Akriti Gupta impressed Sharks with premium strollers and baby gear on Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 2.

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Founded by IIM Ahmedabad alumna Akriti Gupta, Loopie is a premium baby gear brand specializing in high-quality strollers, car seats, and diaper bags.

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Loopie products are designed for the "new generation" of parents. Their flagship strollers are priced between ₹17,000 and ₹20,000, offering a premium experience.

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Akriti is a baby category expert with over 10 years of experience. Before Loopie, she successfully scaled other ventures and worked at Udaan, bringing deep supply chain and manufacturing knowledge to her startup.

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The brand saw rapid traction! Starting with just ₹2 Lakh in gross sales in March 2025, Loopie accelerated to ₹45 Lakh in monthly sales by October 2025. The company also holds an inventory worth ₹3 Crore.

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Akriti entered the Tank seeking ₹75 Lakh for 1% equity in Loopie. This valuation raised eyebrows among the Sharks, sparking a debate on market scalability and the resale economy of baby gear.

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Namita Thapar and Kunal Bahl were impressed by the quality. Namita offered ₹75 Lakh for 3% equity, later dropping to 2.5%. However, Akriti stayed firm on her valuation and chose to walk away without a deal.

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