Business Listings

Coco Jack Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 25, 2015

Dave Goodman hopes the Sharks get jacked about Coco Jack, his handy invention for easily opening Thai Coconuts, when he pitches it in Shark Tank episode 618. Goodman created the…

BedRyder Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 24, 2015

Highlights George Conway seeks $200,000 for 15% equity in BedRyder, add-on seats for pick-up truck beds that meet federal safety standards. Despite a unique product with 800 units sold, the…

Keen Home Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 18, 2015

Ryan Fant brings the “internet of things” to the Tank when he pitches Keen Home, smart HVAC vents, in Shark Tank episode 617. Keen Home smart vents, and the accompanying smart phone…

LuminAID Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 18, 2015

Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta pitch their solar disaster lighting solution, LuminAID, to the Sharks in Shark Tank episode 617. The two first envisioned the product in 2010 in the…

Granola Gourmet Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 10

By Rob Merlino • February 12, 2015

Jeff Cohen entered the Shark Tank during episode 105, bringing a snack with a twist: his Granola Gourmet snack bars are designed not to cause a blood sugar spike in…

Face Blok Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 12, 2015

Highlights Blok presents Face Blok, a line of whimsical and novelty surgical masks designed to bring a lighter mood to serious situations. The Sharks enjoy the humor of the masks…

Body Jac by Cactus Jack Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 11, 2015

Highlights Jack Barrington pitched Body Jac on Shark Tank, seeking $180,000 for 20% equity. Body Jac uses bands to assist with push-ups, making them easier and customizable. Jack secured a…

Taaluma Totes Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2015

Jack Dufour and Alley Heffren seek an investment to grow their socially conscious back pack company, Taaluma Totes, in Shark Tank episode 617. Taaluma Totes are tote sized back packs…

Scholly Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2015

Christopher Gray entered the Shark Tank Season 6 Episode 20 with a mission to make college scholarships accessible to every student with a smartphone. His app, Scholly, streamlines the daunting…

Coverplay Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 9, 2015

Highlights Costa and Feldman request a $350,000 investment for 15% equity in Coverplay, valuing the company at over $2.3 million. The product, a washable slipcover for play yards, is patented…

Graffiti Removal Services Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 9, 2015

Highlights Paul Watts presents Graffiti Removal Services, a mobile franchise for graffiti removal, on Shark Tank. He seeks $350,000 for 15% equity to expand his business through franchising. Despite receiving…

Coffee Brand Gifts Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 9, 2015

Highlights Dan Cafferty presents Coffee Brand Gifts, a line of coffee-themed novelty items, seeking $300,000 for 40% equity on Shark Tank. Cafferty claims to hold patents on common coffee-related words…

Souls Calling Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 9, 2015

Highlights Gina Cotroneo presents Souls Calling, a line of products featuring inspirational sayings and her signature smiling heart, seeking $150,000 for 25% equity. Despite a passionate pitch, the Sharks express…

Gift Card Rescue Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 9, 2015

Highlights Kwame Kuadey presents Gift Card Rescue, a platform for buying and selling unused gift cards, seeking $150,000 for 30% equity on Shark Tank. The Sharks are intrigued by the…

Sseko Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 6, 2015

Highlights Ben and Liz Bohannon pitch Sseko Designs, seeking $300,000 for 10% equity, but leave the Tank without a deal. Sseko Designs provides economic opportunities to Ugandan women, employing them…

Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 5, 2015

Highlights Product Features: Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory specializes in miniature sweet potato pies, known for their homemade taste and high-quality ingredients. The company also offers a variety of other pies…

Lumi Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2015

Highlights Jesse Genet pitched Lumi, her solar-powered printing inks for fabric, on Shark Tank. The Sharks were impressed by the innovative DIY product but concerned about the valuation. The pitch…

Wi Spots Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 1

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2015

Highlights Kevin Flannery, founder of Wi Spots, sought $1.2 million for 10% equity in his company on Shark Tank’s debut episode. The Sharks were unimpressed with the business model and…

Gold Rush Nugget Bucket Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2015

Highlights The Gold Rush Nugget Bucket is a patented gold panning kit designed to make gold prospecting easier, endorsed by the Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA). Mark secured a…

The BoobyPack Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2015

Highlights Christina Conrad presents The BoobyPack, a sports bra with zippered, waterproof pockets for storing valuables, seeking $80,000 for 20% equity on Shark Tank. After rejecting a royalty offer from…