Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India’s Mohit Yadav Mortgaged House for Rs 1 Crore
Mohit Yadav is a co-founder of a skincare brand called Minimalist.
He and his brother started the company but couldn't get money from investors.
So, Mohit took a big risk and borrowed Rs 1 crore by mortgaging his house.
Many people didn't believe in their idea because it was different from other skincare brands.
But Mohit didn't give up.
He worked hard, and his brand became very successful.
A big company called Hindustan Unilever bought most of his company for Rs 2,955 crore.
This means Mohit got back his money many times over.
Now, he is on the TV show Shark Tank India, helping other people with their business ideas.
Mohit Yadav mortgaged his house for Rs 1 crore to start Minimalist skincare brand after facing investor rejections.
Minimalist's unique science-based approach initially confused investors who preferred traditional
The brand's valuation reached Rs 2,955 crore, leading to a 90% stake sale to Hindustan Unilever (HUL).
Yadav's entrepreneurial journey included earlier failures that taught him resilience and humility.
Now a Shark Tank India judge, Yadav looks for founders with 'skin in the game' and focuses on mutual growth.
- Who
- Mohit Yadav, co-founder of Minimalist skincare brand
- What
- Mortgaged his house for Rs 1 crore to start his business and later sold a 90% stake for Rs 2,955 crore
- When
- Initial investment was made a few years ago, and the sale occurred in 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fund the startup Minimalist after facing rejections from investors
- Name
- Mohit Yadav
- Company
- Minimalist
- Initial Investment
- Rs 1 crore (mortgaged house)
- Current Valuation
- Rs 2,955 crore
- Stake Sold
- 90%
- Buyer
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
- Show
- Shark Tank India Season 5