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Cheek’d Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • February 13, 2014

Lori Cheek brought a service called Cheek’d, the next big thing in online dating, into Shark Tank Season 5 Episode 18. Her idea was born when a friend wrote “Want…

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

Entrepreneurs Hayley Carr and Jennifer MacDonald pitched ZipIt Bedding, a zip-on top sheet and comforter system, in Shark Tank Season 5 Episode 18. The two mothers recognized a common household problem:…

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.…

Invisiplug Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 3, 2014

Michael Barzman and Bryan O’Connell, co-founders of Invisiplug, have a new design twist on a ubiquitous piece of home electronics: the power strip. The product debuted in Lowes Home Improvement Stores…

Alaska Glacial Mud Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 3, 2014

Alaskan entrepreneur Lauren Padawer pitches her Alaska Glacial Mud Company to the Sharks in episode 514. The Alaska Glacial Mud Company is a line of mud masks and other skin care…

Bounce Boot Camp Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 2, 2014

Highlights Thomas Hill pitched Bounce Boot Camp on Shark Tank, seeking $30,000 for 20% equity. Bounce Boot Camp combines fitness with inflatable obstacle courses for kids. Despite initial interest, none…

Wall Rx Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 5

By Rob Merlino • January 2, 2014

Highlights Dr. Jim Lewis presents Wall Rx, a drywall repair kit designed for easy DIY repairs, seeking $150,000 for 10% equity on Shark Tank. After multiple offers from the Sharks,…