Business Listings

Revolights Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2014

Kent Frankovich wheels into the Shark Tank in episode 521 peddling his bike safety lights called RevoLights. The LED, battery-powered lighting system attaches to the wheels of a bicycle with…

Squeeky Knees Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 26, 2014

Highlights Ivan Barnes and Lisa Evans pitch Squeeky Knees, toddler clothing with built-in squeakers, on Shark Tank Despite initial sales of only $10,000 over three years, they seek $80,000 for…

U-Lace Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 25, 2014

Tim Talley laces ’em up and pitches his custom lacing system called U-Lace to the Sharks in episode 521 on March 7. U-Lace allows anyone to “customize their kicks” with…

Buffer Bit Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 25, 2014

Entrepreneur Michael Quinn brings a polished pitch to Shark Tank episode 521 on March 7 with his Buffer Bit, a shoe shine buffer that spins with a power drill. Quinn…

Cheek’d Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 13, 2014

Highlights Cheek’d offers a unique way to connect through cards with pickup lines and profile codes. Lori seeks $100,000 for 10% equity but faces skepticism about the business model and…

Buzzy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 13, 2014

Highlights Dr. Amy Baxter pitched Buzzy on Shark Tank, seeking $500,000 for 5% equity. Buzzy uses cold and vibration to reduce pain from injections, IVs, and more. Despite strong sales…

Bambooee Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 12, 2014

Highlights Irene and Noam Krasniansky pitch Bambooee, a sustainable bamboo paper towel substitute, in Shark Tank episode 517. They secure a deal with Lori Greiner for $200,000 in exchange for…

ZipIt Bedding Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 11, 2014

Highlights Hayley Carr and Jennifer MacDonald pitch ZipIt Bedding, seeking $75,000 for 20% equity for their zip-on comforter and top sheet system that makes bed-making easier. Despite demonstrating interest from…

Southern Culture Foods Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 5, 2014

Erica Barrett is cooking up some breakfast, southern comfort style, when she pitches Southern Culture Foods in Shark Tank episode 520 on February 21. Erica loves cooking. She found her…

Concealed Carry Academy

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2014

Highlights Jason Hanson seeks investment to expand his Spy Escape and Evasion and Concealed Carry Academy courses nationally, teaching personal protection and survival techniques. Daymond John offers $150,000 for 45%…

Moberi Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2014

Highlights Moberi offers smoothies blended by pedal power, with patrons having the option to blend their own or have a staff member do it. Despite no deal from the Sharks,…

DDP Yoga Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2014

Three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion wrestler Dallas Page hopes to slap a figure four leg lock on the Sharks and get them to invest in DDPYoga, a yoga based workout…

Cycloramic Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2014

Highlights Bruno Francois seeks $90,000 for 5% equity in Cycloramic, an app that uses the iPhone’s internal gyro to create 3D panoramic photos hands-free by spinning the phone. The Sharks…

The Cookie Dough Cafe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2014

Joan Pacetti and her sister Julia Schmid pitch their edible cookie dough, called the Cookie Dough Cafe, to the Sharks in episode 502 on January 31. The ladies claim they’ve…

Nexersys Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2014

Highlights Nexersys combines exercise with arcade-style gaming for an engaging workout experience. Despite impressive features and $4.2 million in sales, high debt and valuation concerns led to a unanimous “no”…

Cow Wow Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 20, 2014

Chris Pouy and Tiffany Panhilason hope the Sharks drink up and invest in their cereal milk called Cow Wow. The single serving, organic milk boxes contain milk flavored like the…

LockerBones Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 16, 2014

Greg Cronin shows the Sharks his locker organizers, called LockerBones, in episode 514 on January 17. He invented LockerBones when his daughter got to middle school to help her keep…

The Paint Brush Cover Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 5, 2014

New Jersey entrepreneurs Sal DePaola, John DePaola, and Anthony Caputo pitch The Paint Brush Cover, a plastic paint brush protector that reduces brush cleaning times and makes paint brushes last…

Balloon Distractions Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 5, 2014

Ben Alexander pitches Balloon Distractions to the Sharks in episode 514 on January 17. Alexander started the business, which sends balloon artists to restaurants and events, back in 2003. He…

GrooveBook Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 5, 2014

Highlights Julie and Brian Whiteman pitch GrooveBook, an app that creates monthly photo books from smartphone pictures, on Shark Tank. They seek $150,000 for 20% equity to expand their business.…