On an episode of Shark Tank India Season 5, boAT co-founder Aman Gupta offered a deal to 13-year-old Jaiwardhan Tyagi, the founder of Neurapex AI, without any negotiation. The episode, which aired recently, showcased the young entrepreneur's AI-enabled assistive medtech platform designed to analyze medical scans and reports to provide actionable insights.
Jaiwardhan's pitch impressed the Sharks, including Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Ritesh Agarwal. Kunal Bahl described it as "the most inspiring pitch of Shark Tank India Season 5". Jaiwardhan's company, Neurapex AI, aims to assist medical professionals, particularly in neurology and dermatology, by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. The platform analyzes MRI scans, lab reports, images, and medical history to generate clear reports. Currently, the tool is available to users free of charge.
The 13-year-old founder shared his journey, revealing that he had left JEE coaching to pursue his passion for coding and web development, eventually leading him to create Neurapex AI. He cited Napoleon and Steve Jobs as his inspirations. Jaiwardhan's ask was ₹60 lakh for 5% equity, valuing his company at ₹12 crore.
While Vineeta Singh opted out, citing that the product wasn't ready for investment, and Ritesh Agarwal offered guidance without investment, Aman Gupta decided to invest without negotiation. Aman acknowledged that he wasn't sure how good the AI model was, but still offered investment. Aman called Jaiwardhan a 'GENIUS' and a 'PRODIGY'. The Sharks also applauded Jaiwardhan's father for the upbringing and values instilled in him.
Shark Tank India Season 5 premiered on January 5, 2026, featuring both returning and new judges. The returning judges include Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com) Aman Gupta (boAt), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), Amit Jain (CarDekho), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal, Titan Capital), and Viraj Bahl (Veeba). New judges joining this season are Varun Alagh (Honasa Consumer), Mohit Yadav (Minimalist), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma India), Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar), and Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo Aviation). The show provides a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and secure funding and mentorship from leading investors.
