Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India’s Mohit Yadav Built Rs 2,955 Crore Brand
Mohit Yadav, a panelist on Shark Tank India, started a very successful skincare company called The Minimalist with his brother Rahul.
Before this, he had two other businesses that didn't work out.
To start The Minimalist, he even mortgaged his house to get money.
The company grew very fast and was sold for a huge amount of money to Hindustan Unilever.
Mohit learned that it's okay to fail and try new things.
Mohit Yadav co-founded The Minimalist skincare brand with his brother Rahul after two failed ventures.
He mortgaged his house and borrowed money from family to fund The Minimalist.
The brand launched in October 2020 and sold out within days, gaining 10,000 Instagram followers quickly.
Within eight months, The Minimalist generated Rs 100 crore in revenue.
In 2025, Hindustan Unilever acquired 90% of The Minimalist at a valuation of Rs 2,955 crore.
- Who
- Mohit Yadav, co-founder of The Minimalist
- What
- Built a successful skincare brand after two failed ventures
- When
- Launched The Minimalist in October 2020
- Where
- India
- Why
- To create a successful skincare brand after previous failures
- Name
- Mohit Yadav
- Company
- The Minimalist
- Initial Investment
- Rs 1 crore (mortgaged house)
- Revenue After 8 Months
- Rs 100 crore
- Valuation in 2025
- Rs 2,955 crore
- Buyer
- Hindustan Unilever
- Previous Ventures
- Scopial Fashion, Free Will