The Kitchen Safe Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 6
Entrepreneurs David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng present The Kitchen Safe, a time-locking container designed to promote self-control, hoping to secure investment from the Sharks.
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 | The Kitchen Safe |
| Founders | David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng |
| Industry | Consumer Goods |
| Product | Time-locking container for food and other items |
| Funding | Kickstarter campaign raised $42,000 |
| Deal Status | Deal secured with Lori Greiner and Nick Woodman |
| Investment Asked | $100,000 for 5% equity |
| Deal Outcome | $100,000 for 20% equity |
| Valuation | $2 million |
The Kitchen Safe is a food storage container with a time-lock lid. You can put whatever you want in it, lock the lid, and not access what’s inside until the timer expires (there are no overrides). Krippendorf came up with the idea to force some self-control on himself and curb his cravings for cookies.
The concept is pretty simple: if you have some junk food around that you fear you might eat in a binge session, you can lock it away for a reasonable period of time. The Kitchen Safe is made of food-grade, BPA-free plastic, but it can store more than food. Parents can lock away toys, and people use them for cell phones during dinner time!
The Kitchen Safe was funded on Kickstarter in July 2013. They raised $42 K to start their first production run. The product is available on Amazon and through the company website. They’re most likely looking for a Shark to help with big box distribution and for cash to fund orders.
Will a Shark lock up a deal for The Kitchen Safe?
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The Kitchen Safe Shark Tank Recap
David and Ryan enter and enthusiastically pitch their product. They’re seeking $100K for 5% of KitchenSafe. As they demo the product, the Sharks giggle at their wacky pitch. David explains it’s a “commitment device” that helps with temptation. They hand out samples to the Sharks.
Mark balks at the inability to override the product, but the other Sharks refute his objection. They’ve sold $300K in 11 months and have a purchase order with HSN. The product costs $14.50 and is sold for $49 retail. Mr. Wonderful thinks it’s too expensive. They have 4 patents pending, and they think the product belongs at retail.
Did The Kitchen Safe Get a Deal on Shark Tank?
Nick Woodman thinks the name limits their brand. Then the Sharks question the valuation. David says they’re offering the business at a discount to the Sharks. Mr. Wonderful calls it a piece of crap and David gets emotional. The other Sharks tell Kevin to stop talking. Lori jumps in and says she will make an offer, and Mr. Wonderful goes out. David vehemently defends his product and argues with Mr. Wonderful before Lori can make her offer.
After a commercial break, Daymond says he likes their passion and offers $100K for 20%. David says he built the product to help people. Lori then provides $100K for 20% if they go with QVC instead of HSN. Nick comes in and offers an additional $100K to go in with Lori for a total of $200K for 30%. Daymond and Lori battle a little as Nick and Lori chat. They offer $100K for 20%, saying they both believe in them.
The Kitchen Safe guys counter with $200K for 10%, but Nick and Lori say no. Mark says he’s not out, and Daymond gets aggravated that they’re ignoring him. They do the deal with Nick and Lori.
RESULT: Deal with Nick and Lori for $100K for 20% equity.
The Kitchen Safe Shark Tank Update
The Shark Tank Blog constantly provides updates and follow-ups about entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Shark Tank TV show. The deal with the Sharks never closed, but they took Nick’s advice and changed the name to kSafe. They also introduced a smaller model that became their best seller.
Later, they added a medium and an extra-large size. As of March 2023, the company is still in business with an annual revenue of $5 million.
As of 2025, the estimated net worth of The Kitchen Safe is $4 million.
Posts About The Kitchen Safe on Shark Tank Blog
Where Can You Buy It?
The Kitchen Safe containers are available on their official website and also on Amazon. Check out their social media for more recent updates: Facebook and Twitter.
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Quick Summary
- David Krippendorf and Ryan Tseng present The Kitchen Safe, a time-locking container for food and other items, on Shark Tank.
- They seek $100,000 for 5% equity to expand their business and secure big-box distribution.
- They secure a deal with Nick Woodman and Lori Greiner for $100,000 for 20% equity.
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I think this is a great idea but to get it to Australia will cost me over a $100 .. I know it will help me greatly with my bad habit but that is a lot of money for someone on a pension.