Archive · 21 Jan 2026
13-Year-Old AI Founder Impresses Shark Tank India
A 13-year-old boy named Jaiwardhan Tyagi appeared on Shark Tank India to present his AI company, Neurapexai.
This company helps doctors and patients understand medical reports using AI.
Jaiwardhan asked for Rs 60 lakh in exchange for 5% of his company, which would value it at Rs 12 crore.
Although he didn't get a formal deal from all the Sharks, Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of OYO, decided to support him through mentorship and a founder fellowship.
Jaiwardhan started coding at 10 and has been working on his AI project for about a year.
He is very confident and even left his JEE coaching to focus on his business.
The Sharks were impressed but thought his business was too early for a traditional investment.
Still, with Ritesh Agarwal's support, Jaiwardhan has a bright future ahead.
13-year-old Jaiwardhan Tyagi pitched his AI startup, Neurapexai, on Shark Tank India.
Neurapexai is an AI-enabled assistive medtech platform that simplifies medical reports for doctors and patients.
Jaiwardhan asked for Rs 60 lakh in exchange for 5% equity, valuing his company at Rs 12 crore.
Ritesh Agarwal, founder of OYO, offered mentorship and support through his founder fellowship.
Jaiwardhan left his JEE coaching to focus on his business, showing his commitment to his startup.
- Who
- Jaiwardhan Tyagi, a 13-year-old AI founder
- What
- Pitched his AI startup, Neurapexai, on Shark Tank India
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Shark Tank India
- Why
- To secure investment and grow his AI-enabled assistive medtech platform
- Founder's Name
- Jaiwardhan Tyagi
- Company Name
- Neurapexai
- Company Valuation
- Rs 12 crore
- Requested Investment
- Rs 60 lakh
- Equity Offered
- 5%
- Mentor
- Ritesh Agarwal
- Company Focus
- AI-enabled assistive medtech platform
- Company Age
- 1 year