Sayonara

Keiko Tanaka, founder of Sayonara, brings Japanese fashion design expertise combined with understanding of Indian market. Her vision: create fusion fashion blending Japanese minimalism with Indian aesthetics. She identified: Indian market wants minimalist fashion but lacks curated options.

Sayonara designs fusion fashion combining Japanese minimalism with Indian design elements. Product range includes tunics, kaftans, traditional kurtas reimagined with contemporary cuts. All garments made with natural fabrics sourced from Indian weavers. Positioning: modern, sustainable fusion fashion for discerning Indian women.

Amount: Rs 70 lakhs | Equity: 10% | Valuation: Rs 7 crore

Keiko presented fusion fashion opportunity: growing market for contemporary Indian wear. Sayonara combines two design philosophies. Metrics: 15,000+ customers, Rs 1 crore annual revenue, 60% repeat purchase, 4.8/5 rating.

Vineeta Singh appreciated fusion design philosophy and international perspective. Anupam was interested but concerned about niche market size. Peyush raised questions about scaling handcrafted pieces.

Vineeta offered Rs 70 lakhs for 15% equity. Keiko countered Rs 70 lakhs for 10%. Vineeta accepted 10%, valuing unique design positioning.

Deal Secured: YES | Investment: Rs 70 lakhs | Equity: 10% | Shark: Vineeta Singh