Business Listings

Proven Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 29, 2020

Highlights Ming Zhao pitched Proven, a personalized skincare line based on the Skin Genome Project, seeking $500,000 for 5% equity. Despite $3 million in annual sales and a licensing deal,…

Abii by Van Robotics Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 29, 2020

Highlights Laura Boccanfuso seeks $300,000 for 10% equity in Abii, a robot that tutors students in math, with a focus on special learning needs. Despite strong interest, the Sharks decline…

First Saturday Lime Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 8, 2020

Zac and Jana McDaniel and Jessica Jacobs seek a partner for First Saturday Lime, their eco friendly insect repellent, in Shark Tank episode 1120. Jana and Jessica are sisters who…

Seriously Slime Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 8, 2020

Highlights Shannon Valko and Sarah McDermott pitch Seriously Slime, seeking $90,000 for 15% equity to expand their slime party business and explore franchising opportunities. Despite initial interest, the Sharks express…

Neuro Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 8, 2020

Highlights Neuro offers vegan, sugar-free gum and mints with natural caffeine and nootropics. The Sharks were impressed but skeptical; Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec made offers, but both were declined.…

Just the Cheese Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • April 8, 2020

Highlights Just the Cheese offers crunchy cheese snacks in bars and mini crisps, available in various flavors, aiming to provide a satisfying alternative for cheese lovers. David Scharfman revived the…

Muvez Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 31, 2020

Highlights Muvez features a sneaker/slipper combo with interchangeable soles and uppers. The company raised $33,873 on Kickstarter and sold out after their Shark Tank appearance, generating $400,000 in sales. Daymond…

Bad Birdie Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 31, 2020

Highlights Jason Richardson pitches Bad Birdie in Shark Tank episode 1119, seeking $300,000 for 10% equity. Bad Birdie offers colorful, non-traditional golf shirts and apparel, targeting a younger audience. The…

Beddley Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 31, 2020

Highlights Lola Ogden seeks $150,000 for 10% equity in Beddley, a product designed to make covering duvets easier. Beddley opens on three sides, eliminating the need to stuff duvets, and…

PrepWell Academy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 30, 2020

Highlights Phil Black seeks $100,000 for 20% equity in PrepWell, an online academy that prepares high-potential students for college admissions. PrepWell offers lessons on advice, deadlines, life skills, and projects…

Pair Eyewear Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 2, 2020

Why does wearing glasses often feel like a medicinal necessity rather than a fun accessory? This perception stems from the traditional approach of the eyewear market. The entire process of…

Coconut Girl Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 2, 2020

Francheska “Frankie” Yamsuan wants a Shark to take a bite out of Coconut Girl, her paleo friendly frozen treats, in Shark tank episode 1106. Frankie graduated with a culinary degree,…

Bite Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 2, 2020

Co-founders Asher Hunt and Lindsay McCormick pitch Bite, their eco-friendly, sustainable toothpaste “bits,” in Shark Tank episode 1106. Lindsay actually came up with the idea while traveling frequently for work.…

BabyQuip Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • March 2, 2020

Highlights BabyQuip allows parents to rent baby gear like car seats and strollers, delivered by local “Quality Providers.” Despite a $500,000 offer from Kevin O’Leary for 20% equity, the founders…

Shake It Pup Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • February 23, 2020

Highlights AJ Crook and Brett Maiolfi sought $100,000 for 10% equity in Shake It Pup, valuing the business at $1 million. Shake It Pup is a line of dry dog…

Bala Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • February 23, 2020

Do you ever feel like your workout weights are ugly? Well, you’re not alone. Max and Natalie made cool, bracelet-like things called Bala Bangles. Basically, they’re stylish weights for your…

Fur Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • February 23, 2020

Highlights Business Concept: Fur creates a line of pubic hair care cosmetics, including Fur Oil to prevent ingrown hairs and condition hair, stubble cream, bath beads, shaving cream, scrubs, and…

Pips and Bounce Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • February 23, 2020

Highlights Eugene and Michael Jung pitched their ping pong lounge, Pips and Bounce, on Shark Tank. The Sharks felt the business was too early and lacked proof of concept. Despite…

Genius Juice Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • January 13, 2020

Alex Bayer hopes the Sharks drink up Genius Juice, the world’s first all-organic coconut smoothie, in Shark Tank Season 11 Episode 12. Bayer started Genius Juice in 2014 and launched its…

Ready Set Food Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 11

By Rob Merlino • January 13, 2020

Katie Marks-Cogan, Daniel Zakowski, and Andrew Leitner introduce the Sharks to Ready Set Food, their baby food business that helps parents prevent their kids from contracting food allergies, in Shark Tank…