Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India Judge Mortgaged House for Minimalist
Mohit Yadav, a judge on Shark Tank India, shared that he mortgaged his house to get a loan for his skincare brand, Minimalist.
He had to do this because it was hard to find money for his first business and then for Minimalist.
Later, a big company called Hindustan Unilever bought Minimalist for a lot of money.
Mohit also said that he learned it's okay to fail and try something new.
Shark Tank India has new judges this season, including Mohit.
Mohit Yadav mortgaged his house to raise ₹1 crore for Minimalist.
Minimalist was acquired by Hindustan Unilever for ₹2,955 crore.
Yadav struggled with initial funding for his first venture and Minimalist.
He shared his journey on Shark Tank India Season 5.
The acquisition was approved by the Competition Commission of India in March 2025.
- Who
- Mohit Yadav, co-founder of Minimalist
- What
- Mortgaged his house to fund Minimalist, which was acquired by Hindustan Unilever
- When
- Acquisition announced in January 2025, CCI approval in March 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To raise funds for Minimalist after struggling with initial funding
- Judge
- Mohit Yadav
- Brand
- Minimalist
- Acquirer
- Hindustan Unilever
- Acquisition Value
- ₹2,955 crore
- Loan Amount
- ₹1 crore
- Show
- Shark Tank India
- Season
- 5
- CCI Approval
- March 2025