Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, has joined Shark Tank India Season 5 as a new judge. Known for building India’s student entrepreneurship ecosystem, Mittal brings a strong focus on early-stage founders and venture-led education to the show.
Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, has joined Shark Tank India Season 5 as one of its new judges. Known for his work in building student-led startups and alternative business education models, Mittal brings a strong focus on early-stage entrepreneurship to the show.
Shark Tank India has emerged as one of the country’s most influential platforms for founders, offering entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas, secure funding and receive mentorship from leading investors. Mittal’s entry signals a sharper emphasis on student founders and first-time entrepreneurs building companies at a young age.
Building India’s Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Over the past few years, Pratham Mittal has played a key role in shaping India’s campus entrepreneurship culture through Masters’ Union. Entrepreneurship is a core pillar at the institution, with more than 35 students launching startups in the past year alone.
Student ventures backed by the Masters’ Union Investment Fund received ₹1.36 crore in grants, generated ₹4.32 crore in projected annualised recurring revenue, and benefited from 4,500+ hours of personalised mentorship. Several of these student-led startups have gone on to pitch at advanced stages of Shark Tank India, including reaching finalist rounds.
Global Expansion Through Tetr College
Mittal has extended this founder-first approach globally through Tetr College of Business, a four-year undergraduate programme where building a venture is a core academic requirement. Students at Tetr build companies across seven countries, gaining hands-on exposure to multiple markets while scaling real businesses as part of their degree.
Tetr’s student body includes