Polygons Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 18
Rahul Agarwal pitched an origami-inspired measuring spoon that can fold into different shapes and be stored in very little space.
Rahul Agarwal appeared on Shark Tank Season 18 Episode 4 with a more conveniently designed measuring spoon for daily kitchen tasks.
The founder observed the struggle to measure and scrape sticky substances out of traditional spoons. Additionally, the shape itself took up a lot of space to store.
Could Rahul scoop out a couple of Sharks to take his design forward?
About Polygons
| Category | Details |
| Business Name | Polygons |
| Founder | Rahul Agarwal |
| Product | Foldable magnetic measuring spoons |
| Industry | Kitchenware / Consumer Products |
| Funding (Pre-Shark Tank) | Raised about $1,000,000 through a Kickstarter campaign |
| Sales (Pre-Shark Tank) | About $4,000,000 in lifetime sales |
| Investment Asked | $350,000 for 7% equity |
| Deal Status | Deal secured with Lori Greiner and Mindy Kaling |
| Deal Outcome | $350,000 for 8% equity, plus 2% advisory equity |
| Initial Valuation | ~$5,000,000 |
| Post-Deal Valuation | ~$4,375,000 |
Founder’s Backstory
Rahul Agarwal is an industrial designer and entrepreneur who came up with the initial concept of Polygons back in 2014 at the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, India.
He spent several years refining the product and finding commercial manufacturers. After that, he decided to move to the United States and build Polygons into an international customer-product business.
Rahul launched a Kickstarter campaign with a funding goal of $10,000. The campaign far exceeded the goal, with more than 35,000 supporters contributing upwards of $1,000,000.
Product Overview
Polygons is a specially designed spoon that can be folded into different shapes to measure solids and liquids more accurately.
The magnetic spoon replaces the need for six traditional measuring spoons, as it can measure 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 tbsp, 1 tbsp, and 2 tbsp.
It can also be flattened to scoop out the remaining substance and be cleaned easily.
As the product is magnetic, it can be stuck on the refrigerator, further reducing the need for storage space.
Polygons Shark Tank Pitch
Rahul Agarwal came to Shark Tank seeking $350,000 for 7% equity. He presented a polygon spoon by using it with solid, liquid, sugar and spice to illustrate its convenience over traditional spoons.
Lori Greiner was curious to know, “How did you come up with this product?”
Rahul launched into a story of trying to reinvent everyday tools the way humans would manually do it, only to frame it as a ‘marketing story.’
He went on to reveal that the company had generated $4,000,000 in lifetime sales, including $1,250,000 in revenue last year.
When Robert Herjavec asked if he made any profit on that, Rahul immediately replied with “of course,” which created an amusing atmosphere, with Kendra Scott saying, “We don’t get to hear that a lot in here!”
Polygons made $210,000 in 2025 sales, out of which $40,000 was reinvested into trade shows, and Rahul took a $500 monthly salary, a figure that startled Robert enough to ask, “How do you live on $500 a month?”
Guest Shark, Mindy Kaling, was impressed with the founder’s tenacity and resourcefulness as an immigrant herself.
Kevin O’Leary was curious to know if Rahul had any products in the pipeline beyond the kitchen space.
Rahul replied that he had completed prototypes like power strips but wanted to first solely focus on building a brand around this current product before venturing outwards.
The product is sold in a pack of two and costs $7 to make landed, and is sold in the range of $25 and $29. The blended customer acquisition cost is $7.5 per customer.
What Makes Polygons Unique?
Polygons is a creatively designed spoon that can make day-to-day kitchen tasks simpler.
- Convenient: The product is easy to clean and use. It also doesn’t require much storage space, as it can magnetically stick to the refrigerator.
- Technical design: The product contains multiple hinges that can be opened and closed in different shapes to make it useful for measuring ingredients more accurately.
Did Polygons Get a Deal on Shark Tank?
During the episode, Kevin O’Leary asked Rahul why he even needed a Shark with such good numbers. Rahul explained the biggest challenge he was facing was that he couldn’t manufacture the product fast enough.
The complexity of the hinges forced him to switch manufacturers seven times, along with multiple trips to China.
Hearing this, Kevin said he would bet on the future of spoons and help Rahul with sourcing and distribution. He made an offer of $350,000 for 15% equity.
Robert said that despite the high-end product design, Polygons would have a hard time competing with regular spoons that cost a dollar or two.
Lori Greiner and Mindy Kaling decided to make a joint offer as this product checked all boxes for them. Mindy complimented Rahul’s humility and said the product looked cool. They offered $350,000 for 10% equity.
Immediately, Kevin reduced his equity to 10% as well.
But Lori reassured Rahul that she would blitz this product across the globe, to which Kevin replied: “Any of us can do that.”
Rahul countered with $350,000 for 8% equity with a $500,000 line of credit.
Lori said funding the inventory wouldn’t be a problem, and they decided to stick to 10% equity. Rahul offered a split of 8% as equity and 2% in advisory shares.
Both Lori and Mindy agreed, and the founder accepted the deal of $350,000 for 8% equity and an additional 2% equity as advisory shares.
Polygons Shark Tank Update
After the Shark Tank appearance, the company rolled out additional products like DiFOLD origami bottle V2, cup, straw and sleeve, which offer similar benefits as the foldable spoon featured during the pitch.
Still, there’s no official information about the rise in sales and other financial or social metrics post-Shark Tank episode.
Where Can You Buy It?
You can buy Polygons products directly from their official website. They are also available on Amazon.
For updates and the company’s expansion plans, follow them on TikTok and Instagram.
Quick Summary
- Polygons entered Shark Tank with an origami-style-inspired spoon that can be adjusted to different sizes and even flattened.
- The founder, Rahul Agarwal, came in seeking $350,000 for 7% of the company.
- The company accepted Lori Greiner and Mindy Kaling’s offer of $350,000 in exchange for 8% straight equity and 2% equity in advisory shares.
