Kolkata-Based Modge by Land Of Cakes Secures ₹1 Crore Deal on Shark Tank India Season 5
Kolkata’s startup ecosystem continues to shine on the national stage. Modge by Land Of Cakes, a homegrown dessert brand from Kolkata, has secured a ₹1 Crore investment deal on Shark Tank India Season 5, marking yet another proud moment for the City of Joy.
Founded in 2017 by Megha Sarayan under Land Of Cakes Private Limited, Modge has built a strong reputation for its innovative range of vegetarian cakes, desserts, and savoury treats. The brand is known for combining creativity, flavour, and premium quality in handcrafted baked goods that appeal to a wide customer base.
Shark Tank Deal Details
- Ask: ₹1 Crore for 4% equity
- Final Deal: ₹1 Crore for 9% equity
- Investor: Anupam Mittal
The pitch stood out not just for the product offerings, but also for Megha’s clarity of vision, confidence, and deep understanding of her business. Her appearance reflects the growing confidence of young entrepreneurs emerging from Kolkata and scaling their ideas nationally.
Kolkata’s Growing Startup Momentum
Over the past few years, Kolkata has witnessed a steady rise in startup activity across sectors including food, D2C, tech, and manufacturing. Modge’s success on Shark Tank India reinforces the city’s evolving identity, from a cultural capital to a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
At Kolkata Calling™, we remain committed to highlighting and celebrating such inspiring stories from our city.
Congratulations to Megha Sarayan and the entire Modge team on this remarkable milestone. We look forward to seeing the brand scale new heights and take Kolkata’s entrepreneurial spirit even further.