‘Nasher Miles’ ने रखी 3 Crores की Ask | Shark Tank India S3 | Full Pitch
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National Miles - Elevating Fashion in Luggage
- Founders Lokesh, Shruti, and Abhishek present National Miles, a new age luggage brand.
- Offers stylish and colorful luggage options with over 100 shades and unique designs.
- Inspired by favorite travel destinations, such as the soft romantic shades of Paris Istanbul.
- Provides a range of products including hard side bags, soft side bags, backpacks, and travel accessories.
- Focuses on affordability and durability, aiming to change how India travels.
- Seeks ₹ Crore investment for a 0.75 equity share in the company.
- Started in 2017 and achieved profitable sales growth every year.
- Production is sourced 80% from outside the country and 20% from India.
- Vision to contribute to the Make in India initiative by increasing domestic production.
- Turnover has steadily increased from 2.18 crore in the second year to 57 crores in the current year.
- Aims to reach 100 crores in turnover while maintaining profitability.
Comparison of Brand Strategy and Distribution Channels
- The company focuses on style and design as their main differentiator.
- They have achieved product pricing market fit and have maintained their pricing consistently.
- Safari is their biggest competitor in the mass market, while Aristotle is a brand of Bol and American Tourister Samas Group plays in the off-market.
- The company's pricing ranges from Rs 1499 to Rs 2799 for different sizes of luggage.
- They operate in the mid-premium segment, with prices ranging from Rs 2700 to Rs 3200.
- The company sells predominantly through online channels, with 90% of sales coming from e-commerce marketplaces and 10% from their own website.
- Their target customer base is primarily in the age group of 25 to 34 years.
- The company has invested around 14% of their budget in marketing and focuses on colors and designs.
- They have signed brand ambassador Rishabh Pant for offline marketing initiatives.
Nature Miles - Business Expansion Plan
- Nature Miles is a new age luggage brand focusing on style, variety, and fashion.
- They have identified a strong customer cohort and believe that there is significant business potential in this segment.
- The company is considering opening stores in high street locations as well as setting up kiosks in malls to capture both offline and online sales.
- They aim to have a wide distribution network with retail stores and distributors to ensure maximum reach.
- The projected business split is 68% online and 32% offline, with approximately 17% coming from GT stores, 5-6% from e-bus stores, and 5-6% from modern trade stores.
- Nature Miles offers lifetime warranty on their bags made from polypropylene and promises to replace any cracked bag.
- The company has not raised any equity and is seeking an investment of ₹ crores in exchange for a 0.75% equity stake.
- The current revenue of Nature Miles is ₹57 crores and they aim to reach ₹100 crores.
Negotiating a Deal for Investment
- Working capital needed is three times the monthly business income.
- A valuation of Rs 400 crores is not suitable for the investor.
- The investor is willing to invest Rs 400 crores but wants a win-win situation.
- They propose a deal where they invest Rs 3 crores for a 25% stake and receive royalty.
- The investor suggests a fair deal where 1% of sales goes back to the company.
- Aman offers an alternative deal where he invests 100 crore upfront and provides additional funds at a later stage.
- The company declines Aman's offer and suggests a joint deal involving all parties.
- The company proposes a deal with a valuation of Rs 300 crores and royalty, which the investor is uncomfortable with.
- The investor suggests removing the royalty and proposes a debt and interest deal instead.
- The company is open to debt and equity but remains hesitant about the royalty aspect.
Overview of National Miles, a New Age Luggage Brand
- Founded by Lokesh, Shruti, and Abhishek.
- Offers stylish and colorful luggage options with over 100 shades and unique designs.
- Provides a range of products including hard side bags, soft side bags, backpacks, and travel accessories.
- Focuses on affordability and durability, aiming to change how India travels.
- Seeking ₹ Crore investment for a 0.75 equity share in the company.
- Started in 2017 and achieved profitable sales growth every year.
- Production is sourced 80% from outside the country and 20% from India.
- Aims to contribute to the Make in India initiative by increasing domestic production.
- Turnover has steadily increased from 2.18 crore in the second year to 57 crores in the current year.
- Aims to reach 100 crores in turnover while maintaining profitability.
- Focuses on style and design as their main differentiator.
- Competitors include Safari, Aristotle, and American Tourister Samas Group.
- Pricing ranges from Rs 1499 to Rs 2799 for different sizes of luggage.
- Sells predominantly through online channels, with 90% of sales from e-commerce marketplaces.