Not Films, Suniel Shetty Celebrates The Success Of Two Startups He Backs - Aquatein & Regrip

Suniel Shetty is one of the most down-to-earth and honest actors. He might not be doing many films these days but the Dhadkan actor is now frequently seen on TV as an esteemed judge of dance reality show Dance Deewane 4 alongside Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit. 

Interestingly, Shetty is also a very sound businessman. He has invested in many potentially profitable ventures. He recently took to LinkedIn to write a post on two startups that are backed by him. He informed his followers that both of them are doing seemingly well for themselves and that he’s proud of both companies as they are affordable and environment friendly!

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He also praised the young entrepreneurs of Aquatein and Regrip. He wrote, “They’re solving for both - affordability and the environment in a single mission. Both young, wild & free. I say young, wild & free with careful thought. When I think back to the time I first got involved with both these startups, there was one common factor - both saw some problems they wanted to solve in a way that would be unique to them”.

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What Is Aquatein’s Mission?

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Talking about the startup Aquatein, Shetty shared that it aims to tackle protein deficiency in Indians with the most unique solution. The actor explained that the human body needs 1gm of protein for 1kg of body weight, and therefore, an average Indian should consume at least 75-80gm of protein per day.

He proceeded to outline the protein content found in a typical diet, mentioning that one whole egg provides approximately 6 grams, 50 grams of sprouts offer about 5 grams, 150 grams of paneer yield around 25 grams of protein, and a single scoop of protein powder contains about 25 grams of protein.

“This is why most people fall short of their ideal intake. It comes down to the delivery form. To most, it doesn't remain palatable enough in the long run to meet your protein requirements through supplements,” he wrote.

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Shetty mentioned that the creators of Aquatein, Ananth and Mitisha, developed a distinctive protein solution: 21 grams of protein in a 500ml water bottle.

“Low calorie, zero carbs, zero sugar, lactose-free, gluten-free. Ticks most boxes,” he said.

“It makes me proud to see a product born in India, finding shelf space across the Middle East and European markets, with a rapidly growing domestic and international footprint. I love how the team believed there was a universal problem that could be solved differently,” Shetty said in the post.

What Is Regrip’s Mission?

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Moving on to the next startup that he has invested in Suniel Shetty said this company is all about ‘Re-engineered Tyres’.

“Of the 1.5 billion tyres discarded annually, only 20% are recycled. The rest are discarded - mostly in landfills, that have a catastrophic impact on our environment,” he said.

Shetty pointed out that Tushar and his team at Regrip are leading the way in implementing circular economy principles within the tire industry in India.

“Through technology, they revive tyres, extend their lifespan & reduce the need for new tyre production, thus shrinking the environmental footprint. For tyres beyond repair, they transform them into raw materials, effectively removing them from the environment & curbing pollution”.

Suniel Shetty concluded the post by pointing out that in the early stages for both these young companies, there's a lot to accomplish and many lessons to absorb. However, sometimes it's good to pause and reflect on how far you've progressed.