Jaipur: JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has announced a major milestone for its alumni community as UrbanWipe, a non-toxic cleaning solutions startup co-founded by alumnus Rajat Mathur (B.Tech 2014–18), secured ₹2 crore in funding on Shark Tank India Season 5. The achievement underscores both the startup’s growing market traction and JKLU’s expanding culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Startup Impresses Sharks with Sustainable Cleaning Innovation
UrbanWipe captured investor attention with its mission to develop high-performance, non-toxic cleaning solutions designed for modern Indian households. Renowned investors Aman Gupta and Anupam Mittal jointly extended the investment offer, recognising the company’s product innovation, sustainability focus, and strong market potential.
Founder Reflects on Investor Confidence and Growth Vision
Rajat Mathur highlighted that the funding represents more than financial backing—it serves as strong validation of UrbanWipe’s business fundamentals and long-term mission. He noted that the Sharks’ support reinforces the belief that safe, sustainable cleaning products can be both effective and commercially scalable, giving the team renewed confidence to accelerate growth.
Funding to Drive Expansion and Product Innovation
The newly secured investment will enable UrbanWipe to:
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Expand manufacturing capabilities
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Accelerate product innovation
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Strengthen operational infrastructure
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Scale its direct-to-consumer presence across India
Mathur added that the capital infusion will help make sustainable cleaning solutions accessible to millions of Indian households while strengthening the brand’s nationwide footprint.
JKLU Celebrates Alumni Entrepreneurship Success
A JKLU representative described the achievement as a proud moment for the university community, noting that Rajat’s journey reflects JKLU’s emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven leadership among its students and alumni.
Balancing Corporate Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Alongside his entrepreneurial journey, Rajat currently serves as a Lead Engineer at Naukri.com, exemplifying the blend of corporate excellence and startup ambition nurtured at JKLU. Looking ahead, he reaffirmed UrbanWipe’s goal of building a ₹100 crore D2C brand focused on non-toxic, effective, and environmentally responsible cleaning solutions.
JK Lakshmipat University extended its congratulations to Rajat Mathur and the UrbanWipe leadership team, wishing them continued success as they work toward redefining sustainable living for Indian consumers.
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