Monday, 24 July 2023

Zithara's Neelima Secures 60 Lakhs of Mega Deal with ANGELS on Nenu Super Woman Debut Week!

Hyderabad, 24th July: In a momentous collaboration with WeHub, aha, India's leading 100% Telugu OTT platform, proudly presented 'Nenu Super Woman,' an extraordinary business reality show dedicated to uplifting and empowering women entrepreneurs. Premiering from the 21st July every Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, this trailblazing series has ignited passionate conversations across Telugu states, capturing viewers' hearts from diverse backgrounds.

The inaugural week of 'Nenu Super Woman' witnessed an unprecedented investment of 1.35 crores from six esteemed ANGELS - Deepa Dodla, Sudhakar Reddy, Dr Sindhura Narayana, Sridhar Gadhi, Rohit Chennamaneni, and Renuka Bodla - in the innovative startup companies of four exceptional women entrepreneurs.

Prathima Vishwanath - Founder of Ammamma's: Age is just a number. Prathima Vishwanath's inspiring story challenges age-related stereotypes, proving that entrepreneurship knows no limits. Her brand, Ammamma’s, started with a vision to provide nutritious food to her athlete daughter, Maanya. Today, Ammamma’s supplies healthy food to 1000 stores in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, followed by 150 stores in Bangalore. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, Ammamma’s earned a remarkable revenue of 4.2 crores. During her pitch, Prathima sought an investment of 3 crores for a 6% Equity stake. Though ANGELS Dr Sindhura, Renuka, Sudhakar, and Rohit hesitated due to their lack of experience in the FMCG field, Deepa Dodla of Dodla Dairy stepped forward to collaborate with her. Sudhakar Reddy and Deepa invested 50 lakhs for a 2% Equity stake, exemplifying the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Pavani - Founder of Vapra: Paving the Way to a Cleaner India Pavani, a determined B.Tech pass-out, along with her friends, embarked on a mission to clean India without landfills. Within two years, Vapra successfully diverted 24 lakhs kgs of waste from dumping grounds and recycled it through innovative compost pits. Vapra's compost powder caters to both household and community compost pits. Her passion and innovative approach deeply impressed the ANGELS. While Renuka, Sridhar, Deepa, and Rohit chose not to invest, Sudhakar, known for his green initiatives, and Dr Sindhura Narayana believed in Pavani's vision. Furthermore, Dr Sindhura committed to installing Vapra compost pits across Narayana Group campuses. In the face of counteroffers, Dr Sindhura Narayana and Sudhakar Reddy finalized the deal, investing 25 lakhs for a 20% Equity stake. Pavani's journey exemplifies that entrepreneurship knows no gender or age boundaries. 

Dr Neelima - Founder of CocoTang: Nurturing Unconditional Love Dr Neelima, a dedicated dentist, ventured into building the brand CocoTang with a vision to extend unconditional love and care to everyone through nutritious products. Her determination to make a difference healthy lifestyle led her to pursue an MSc in Nutrition to strengthen her brand. Seeking an investment of 50 lakhs for a 5% Equity stake, Dr Neelima received support from Deepa Dodla, who committed to placing CocoTang products in her centerSudhakar Reddy expressed his intention to use CocoTang products in Abhi Bus, further boosting the brand's visibility and learn the consumer’s pulse. Dr Neelima's commitment and passion resonated with the ANGELS, showcasing the significance of nurturing the next generation. 

Sridevi - Founder of Zithara: A Digital Revolution with UPI the weekend episodes concluded with a bang as the ANGELS united in a groundbreaking mega deal to invest in Zithara, India's first UPI customer engagement platform. Sridevi, a tech-savvy mother, and returnee from the US, founded Zithara to revolutionize digital engagement. Her innovative approach captivated the ANGELS, leading to a heated negotiation. After several counteroffers, the ANGELS finally offered 60 lakhs for a 6% Equity stake, acknowledging Sridevi's immense potential and vision for the future.


 

aha Nenu Super Woman continues to make waves, inspiring audiences and demonstrating the transformative potential of women-led startups. The show celebrates women's fearless spirit and unparalleled contributions to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Do not miss to watch the 3rd and 4th episodes on Nenu Super Woman on 28th and 29th July only on aha -

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