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BearTek Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 22, 2016

Highlights Willie Blount and Tarik Rodgers pitch BearTek, Bluetooth-enabled gloves designed to control smartphones and cameras, in Shark Tank episode 719. They seek $500,000 for 5% equity but receive no…

IcyBreeze Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2016

Highlights Jason Shakleford, Dave Yonce, and Andrew Jenkins present IcyBreeze, a cooler that doubles as a portable air conditioner, seeking $50,000 for 5% equity on Shark Tank. IcyBreeze operates like…

CO.Alition Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2016

Highlights Jeff Popp and Casey Lorenzen seek $200,000 for 20% equity in CO.Alition, their innovative line of smart backpacks. The backpacks feature built-in power supplies and hard drives, aimed at…

Shefit Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2016

Highlights Daymond John invested $250,000 for 33% equity in Shefit after being impressed with the product’s potential. Shefit grew significantly post-Shark Tank, with increased market presence and celebrity endorsements. The…

2400 Expert Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2016

Highlights Shaan Patel pitches 2400 Expert, his SAT test prep course, in Shark Tank episode 716, seeking $250,000 for 10% equity. Mark Cuban invests $250,000 for 20% equity. The business,…

Beard King Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 13, 2016

Nicholas and Alessia Galekovic hope to groom a Shark as a new business partner when they pitch Beard King, their bib that catches beard trimmings, in Shark Tank episode 707.…

Village Scholarships Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • January 6, 2016

Highlights Tasha and Antonio Adams seek $125,000 for 10% equity in Village Scholarships, a crowdfunding platform for college students to raise scholarship funds. The Sharks express concerns over the high…

Total Tie Keep Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 26, 2015

Highlights Total Tie Keep is a button-on accessory that keeps both the front and rear of a tie secure, offering a neater appearance. Dwight sought $50,000 for 15% equity but…

FireAvert Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 26, 2015

Firefighter Peter Thorpe hopes to light a fire under the Sharks when he pitches FireAvert, his stove-top fire prevention device, in Shark Tank episode 713. Homes and apartments engulfed in…

ABS Protein Pancakes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 26, 2015

Highlights Josh McClellan and Ashley Drummonds pitch ABS Protein Pancakes in Shark Tank episode 713, seeking $120,000 for 40% equity. Robert Herjavec offers $120,000 for 49% equity, but Daymond John…

Extreme Sandbox Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 24, 2015

Highlights Randy Stenger presents Extreme Sandbox, a business offering heavy equipment adventure experiences, seeking $150,000 for 15% equity on Shark Tank. The company allows customers to operate machinery like skid…

Sarah Oliver Handbags Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 3, 2015

Highlights Sarah Oliver pitched her handbag business, Sarah Oliver Handbags, on Shark Tank. Faced questions about her business model and production methods from the Sharks. Secured a deal with three…

Glow Recipe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 3, 2015

Sarah Lee and Christine Chang introduce the Sharks to Korean beauty products when they pitch Glow Recipe, their curated cosmetics business, in Shark Tank episode 714. The two women have…

Leaux Racing Trikes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 3, 2015

Highlights Tyler Hadzicki pitched Leaux Racing Trikes, seeking $120,000 for 20% equity. Despite an impressive demonstration and engaging the Sharks in a test ride, Tyler did not secure a deal.…

Trunkster Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • December 2, 2015

Highlights Jesse Potash and Gaston Blanchet pitch Trunkster, a smart, zipper-less luggage, on Shark Tank Trunkster raised over $2.7 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, with features like a removable battery,…

Brazi Bites Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • November 10, 2015

Highlights The founders sought $200,000 for 10% equity in their company. They accepted an offer of $200,000 for 16.5% equity from Lori Greiner. The deal with Lori did not close,…

Polar Pro Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • November 8, 2015

Highlights Jeff Overall sought $500K for 10% of Polar Pro. Secured a deal with Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec for $1 million for 20% of the company. Polar Pro offers…

National Association of Bubble Soccer Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • November 4, 2015

Highlights The National Association of Bubble Soccer organizes leagues, rents, and sells equipment, while also providing official rules and an insurance program for bubble soccer in over 35 cities. Despite…

Umano Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • November 4, 2015

Highlights Jonathan and Alex Torrey pitched Umano on Shark Tank, seeking $150,000 for 15% equity. Umano produces tee shirts with artwork created by kids and donates a backpack full of…

SockTabs Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • November 4, 2015

Highlights SockTabs are small tabs that fasten socks together, preventing them from becoming separated in the wash, sold for $9.99 to $14.99 per pack. Despite initial Shark reluctance, Daymond John…