Since launching in 2001 as ‘Money Tigers’ on Nippon TV in Japan, the format has become the world's number one adapted business reality television show, in terms of the number of territories launched. Produced on every continent, the format announced it had surpassed versions in 50 territories in 2024. The Sony Pictures Television (SPT) format is distributed around the world by SPT under a number of variant titles, from Shark Tank (including in the United States, Mexico, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan); to Lions’ Den (Germany, Denmark, Kenya); and the original Dragons’ Den (including in the United Kingdom).
Himalaya Television HD has secured the sole license of production and broadcasting for Shark Tank Nepal. Himalaya TV has been campaigning for the business tv reality show across Nepal through several platforms and has got some great response from people of all walks of life who have recently started business to ones who have been running business for many years and struggling to raise investment. For the Season 1, Shark Tank Nepal has onboarded the top-notch business tycoons of Nepal who are High Net worth Individuals - HNIs as the Sharks who are also the investors to the businesses that pitch for investment on the show. The Sharks for Season 1 are - Hem Raj Dhakal, Cabinet Shrestha, Ritu Singh Vaidya, Anand Bagaria and Saurabh Jyoti.
Sonika Bhasin - Vice President, International Distribution, South Asia, Sony Pictures Television
After the incredible success of Shark Tank in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, we are thrilled to bring this revolutionary show to Nepal. Shark Tank has empowered countless entrepreneurs and inspired millions with their stories of innovation and determination. We are excited to extend this legacy to Nepal, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and providing a stage for Nepali visionaries to shine. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Shark Tank brand across South Asia, and we look forward to the groundbreaking ideas Nepal has to offer.
Shyam Kadel – Executive Director, Himalaya TV HD
Himalaya TV HD takes pride in launching Shark Tank Nepal 2025 with Nepal’s high profiled business personalities as Sharks who are committed to invest in businesses. It has been a rigorous long journey after our signing with Sony Pictures Television, being first in South Asia. Despite of Covid, economic crisis & several other hurdles we are looking forward to the fact that Shark Tank Nepal as a show will not be limited to be a show and bring a revolution in entrepreneurship ecosystem and investing culture in Startups and Businesses.
Himalaya Television HD is looking forward to a 20-episode series Shark Tank Nepal for Season 1 and has called for businesses from all walks of life to apply. The entrepreneurs need to present their data related to their business seeking investment in return for a certain percentage of the business’s equity or debt. These businesses must be registered and operational for at least a year in Nepal with Founders being Nepali citizens. The application can be made by Himalaya TV App and also via the Himalaya TV website. The Shark Tank Nepal Season 1 application closes on 15 Jan 2025.
