Aman Gupta, Shaily Mehrotra question safety measures
While the other sharks turned down the dating app pitch for various reasons, Aman and Shaily cited safety concerns. Aman compared the app to a real-life version of the 2011 rom-com Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge and even told the platform, “You are just one kaand (incident) away from shutting the business.” Shaily also questioned the founders whether they had bouncers on hand when they held these offline events, only to be told that security was provided only for large turnouts. She also explained how offline dating platforms need strong safety systems, especially when male users take it lightly.
When Shaily stated she wouldn’t invest in dating apps
Incidentally, in January this year, Shaily released a Reel on Instagram that she captioned, “Not dismissing the idea but in India, nearly 2 in 3 users on dating apps never meet their matches offline, 77% report fake profiles, and 39% have encountered scams. Real world safety, location, and trust concerns make offline dating a high risk space. With strong identity verification, safety protocols, and engagement measures in place, this concept could be viable but these challenges must be addressed first.”
