“From Heart Attack to Triumph: Shark Tank India’s Prateek Shares His Jungle Journey and Adventure Gear Innovations” – The Times of India

In a recent episode of Shark Tank India 4, Prateek Vats and Deepesh Shrivastava, the co-founders of Wanderlooms, shared their journey of transforming their passion for riding into an adventure touring brand. Their goal? To create amazing experiences for travel enthusiasts with gear that’s both stylish and functional.

Prateek, an experienced rider from Bhopal, founded his adventure touring company in 2007. Deepesh, who used to bike a staggering 100 km daily as an intern from Madhya Pradesh, quickly became an essential part of the team. On the show, they pitched for ₹50 lakh in exchange for 2.5% equity.

During the pitch, Prateek shared a personal story about a heart attack he had while riding alone in a jungle. He explained how he got help and made it to a hospital safely thanks to a fellow rider who is a cardiologist. He now has two stents.

Namita Thapar reacted with shock, and Prateek explained his health journey. He emphasized that Wanderlooms isn’t just about touring; it’s about storytelling and building connections through every trip. They aim to take their brand to new heights with the support of the sharks on the show.

Namita and Ritesh Agarwal teamed up and offered ₹50 lakh for a 5% stake, highlighting their ability to connect the founders with travel communities and motorcycle brands. Aman Gupta made a similar offer, admiring their dedication to making their passion a profession. In the end, Prateek countered with a request for 4% equity, which both parties accepted.

Prateek chose to partner with Namita and Ritesh, explaining his decision while keeping the atmosphere light with a joke that left everyone laughing. Deepesh and Prateek are excited about the future of Wanderlooms and the support they’ll receive to grow their adventure-loving community.