Business Listings

Bantam Bagels Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

Highlights Nick and Elyse Oleksak pitch Bantam Bagels, seeking $275,000 for 11% equity, and secure a deal with Lori Greiner for $275,000 for 25%. Bantam Bagels, mini cream cheese-filled bagels,…

Skinny Shirt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 29, 2014

Highlights Julie Kalimian pitched Skinny Shirt on Shark Tank, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity. Skinny Shirt combines the comfort of a camisole with the look of a full-collared shirt. Despite…

Q Flex Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • December 8, 2014

Mother/daughter team Andrea and Hong Cao hope the Sharks put Q Flex, their “Personal Acupressure System,” into their stockings for Christmas when they pitch the product in episode 614.  The Q…

Hoppy Paws Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Hoppy Paws offers holiday-themed stamping kits for kids. Entrepreneur Trina Barkouras appeared on Shark Tank to pitch her business. Trina Barkouras hoped the Sharks would bite on the business she…

Mensch on a Bench Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Former toy marketing executive turned entrepreneur, Neal Hoffman, pitches the Jewish answer to the Elf on a Shelf – Mensch on a Bench – in episode 614, the season six…

EveDrop Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2014

Highlights Nathan Shaffer presents EveDrop, a sliding plastic fastener system designed to keep Christmas lights hanging year-round, eliminating the need to hang and remove them annually. EveDrop faced initial challenges…

Zipz Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Highlights Andrew McMurray presents Zipz Wine, single-serving wine in a recyclable plastic wine glass, on Shark Tank Zipz Wine offers four varieties and has sold $130,000 in licensing fees with…

SWAG Essentials Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Lydia Evans pitches SWAG Essentials (short for Soaps Washes And Grooming Essentials), her line of grooming and skin care products for men, in Shark Tank episode 613. Evans created the…

Gameday Couture Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Highlights Gameday Couture offers licensed collegiate apparel designed specifically for female fans, featuring stylish and fashionable pieces beyond traditional team jerseys. The company secured a $500,000 deal with Mark Cuban…

Biaggi Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 24, 2014

Biaggi, a luggage that keeps your belongings nicely packed outdoors and indoors. The bags are designed to make storage easier than ever before. These bags fold flat, you can store…

Magic Cook Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Sharon Yu pitches The Magic Cook, a line of cooking containers, in Shark Tank episode 612. The Magic Cook is a plastic vessel with a stainless steel insert. Water goes…

The Kitchen Safe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Inventors and entrepreneurs David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng pitch The Kitchen Safe, a time-locking container, in Shark Tank Season 6 Episode 10. About The Kitchen Safe Category Details Business Name…

Off the Cob Tortilla Chips Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 7, 2014

Cameron Sheldrake introduces the Sharks to Off the Cob Tortilla Chips, his snack business the features natural corn tortilla chips, in Shark Tank Season 6 Episode 10. Cameron is yet…

EarthLog Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 6, 2014

Highlights Tom Sanetti pitched Earthlog, a green fire log made from recycled paper and scrap candle wax, on Shark Tank episode 612. Earthlog burns longer and hotter, smells better, and…

Heidi Ho Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 5, 2014

Vegan Chef Heidi Lovig hopes the Sharks like Heidi Ho, her line of vegan cheeses, when she pitches her company in episode 610. Lovig is a Cordon Bleu trained chef who…

Storm Stoppers Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 4, 2014

John Smith, founder and inventor of Storm Stoppers, “the plywood alternative” for covering windows in hurricanes and severe weather, hopes he can weather the storm in the Shark Tank in…

Squatty Potty Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 3, 2014

Bobby and Judy Edwards appeared on Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 9, to pitch their invention, the Squatty Potty. It is a footstool designed to help you correct your posture…

PipSnacks Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • November 3, 2014

Brother and sister “snacktrepreneurs” Jeff and Jennifer Martin hope to have the Sharks munching on PipSnacks, their line of “heirloom” popcorn, in episode 610. Jeff and Jen make PipCorn, PipSnacks’…

The Oilerie Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • October 14, 2014

Curt Campbell hopes to grease the wheels of the Sharks as he seeks an investment for the Oilerie, his olive oil bar franchise, in Shark Tank episode 604. Curt opened…

Sun Staches Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6

By Rob Merlino • October 10, 2014

College buddies and business partners Dan Gerson, David Levich, and Eric Liberman hope the Sharks find a fit for Sun-Staches, their line of novelty sunglasses with mustaches attached. The three men…