A recent LinkedIn post has reignited debates around Shark Tank Pakistan’s operations after an entrepreneur shared their experience of a failed investment deal despite initial approval on the show.
The entrepreneur pitched their idea in August 2024, had it aired in December 2024, but the deal failed to materialize following post-show due diligence due to mismanagement and internal issues.
Shark Tank Pakistan's first season faces rising criticism, with allegations of favoritism, poor due diligence, and a preference for entrepreneurs with elite academic backgrounds over grassroots founders.
Prominent investor Aleena Nadeem's loan policy and startups from Season 1 being under investigation for tax discrepancies further fuel the controversy, while the show's credibility was questioned internationally when Indian judges criticized a pitch.