India's very own version of Shark Tank is now in its third season, and the Sharks are dishing out some serious cash.
The show featured six sustainability-focused startups in its third season, and they received grants from the Shark Tank India Foundation.
The Honest Home Company, Without (by Ashaya), FarmDidi, X Machine, Knowledge Foundation, and Dakshahar Eco Solutions each received between $5,000 and $15,000, reports the Times of India.
A press release explains the purpose of the grants: "The selected enterprises have a dual bottom line of both profit and purpose, i.e.
positive social or environmental impact integrated into their business model."
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