Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India

Panda’s Box has raised Rs 1.2 crore after appearing on Shark Tank India. The funding was jointly backed by Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar. Snippets

10 Feb 2026 12:28 IST

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Panda’s Box has raised Rs 1.2 crore after appearing on Shark Tank India. The funding was jointly backed by Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar.

The funds will be used to invest in product development, expand distribution channels, strengthen its digital presence, and reach more families across India.

Founded in 2022 by Sukriti Mendiratta and Rajat Mendiratta, Panda’s Box operates in the screen-free early learning segment, focusing on culturally rooted and hands-on learning products for children aged 0–6 years.

The startup offers products such as interactive musical books, storytelling tools, and mantra-based plush toys.

Panda’s Box claims to have reported a monthly run rate of around Rs 1.5 crore. The startup has built a customer base of parents seeking alternatives to digital-first learning tools.

The brand competes with brands such as FirstCry, Smartivity, PlayShifu, Skillmatics, and KLAY Preschools, which offer learning toys, activity kits, or early education solutions.

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