Fupro: Affordable Prosthetics Revolutionizing Healthcare on Shark Tank India
About Fupro
Fupro is a healthcare brand dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable prosthetics through innovative research and cutting-edge technology. The company, based in Mohali, Punjab, was co-founded by Cyril Joe Baby (young, male) and Nimish Mehra (young, male).
Fupro’s mission is to make prosthetics accessible to all by offering products that are 50–80% cheaper than international benchmarks without compromising quality. Their products also cater to specialized healthcare needs, including vision and hearing solutions.
Unique Offerings
Grace Foot
- Made with a special elastic material for spring-like functionality that replicates natural foot movements.
- Enables daily activities like walking and workouts.
- Price: ₹24,000 (with metal adapters).
SACH Foot
- The best-selling product in Fupro’s lineup.
- Price: ₹3,000.
- Contributes 20% of the company's total sales.
Product Portfolio
- Fupro has 20 products, all designed and manufactured in-house.
- 5 products are patented.
- Products are 10–15% cheaper than other Indian brands.
Achievements and Recognition
- Recognized as one of the “Top Startups to Look Out For” at BioAsia 2018.
- Awarded ₹25,000 from Quest Global and ₹1 lakh in grants from VIT Vellore.
- Won an award at MIT for its innovative prosthetics prototype.
Financial Highlights
Revenue
- FY 22–23: ₹2.16 Cr
- FY 23–24: ₹2.5 Cr
- FY 24–25 (Projected): ₹5 Cr (₹1.48 Cr achieved till September 2024)
EBITDA
- FY 22–23: 15%
- FY 23–24: 0.3%
- FY 24–25 (Projected): 20%
Gross Margin
Inventory
Equity Split
- Ashmeet Kaur (Third Co-Founder): 40%
- Nimish Mehra: 35%
- Cyril Joe Baby: 25%
Note: Ashmeet Kaur did not participate in the pitch.
Shark Tank India Pitch
Ask: ₹60 Lakh for 1% equity (Valuation: ₹60 Cr)
Sharks Present:
- Namita Thapar
- Anupam Mittal
- Ritesh Agarwal
- Aman Gupta
- Kunal Bahl
Offers and Negotiations
Kunal Bahl:
- Offered ₹2 Cr at a ₹20 Cr valuation with the condition that Ashmeet Kaur's 40% equity be reduced to 25%, with the remaining 15% split equally between Cyril and Nimish.
Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal (Joint Offer):
- ₹60 Lakh for 5% equity (Valuation: ₹12 Cr).
Aman Gupta:
- ₹60 Lakh for 3% equity (Valuation: ₹20 Cr).
Final Deal:
- ₹60 Lakh for 4% equity, jointly offered by Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, and Ritesh Agarwal.
- Founders accepted the deal.
Road Ahead
Fupro plans to:
- Expand its product line to include solutions for vision, hearing, and other healthcare needs.
- Utilize Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhanced product designs.
- Aggressively grow in the Indian prosthetic market, valued at ₹15,000 Cr.
With its innovative products, affordable pricing, and focus on quality, Fupro is set to transform the healthcare prosthetics industry in India.