Here’s a look at some of the most successful and impactful deals made on Shark Tank, highlighting the companies, their products, the deals struck, target markets, and a brief description of each startup’s mission and work.
Serial Number | Company | Product | Deal | Target Market | Description |
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1 | AVA the Elephant | Medicine dispenser for children | $50,000 for 55% equity | Parents with young children | AVA the Elephant is a fun and friendly medicine dispenser designed to help parents give medicine to children without fuss. |
2 | Breathometer | Portable breathalyzer | $650,000 for 30% equity | General consumers, party-goers | Breathometer is a portable breathalyzer that connects to smartphones, allowing users to easily measure their blood alcohol content and make safer decisions about driving. |
3 | Scrub Daddy | Smiling sponges | $200,000 for 20% equity | Homeowners, cleaning products users | Scrub Daddy is a versatile, smiley-faced sponge that changes texture based on water temperature, making it effective for various cleaning tasks. |
4 | Tipsy Elves | Ugly Christmas sweaters | $100,000 for 10% equity | Holiday enthusiasts, party-goers | Tipsy Elves creates fun, themed clothing, focusing on ugly Christmas sweaters, and other holiday apparel, making festive seasons more enjoyable and stylish. |
5 | Ten Thirty One | Haunted hayrides | $2,000,000 for 20% equity | Families, thrill-seekers | Ten Thirty One Productions offers immersive haunted hayrides and other horror-themed experiences, providing unique entertainment for thrill-seekers and families. |
6 | GrooveBook | Subscription photo book service | $150,000 for 80% licensing rights | Families, scrapbookers | GrooveBook is a subscription service that prints customers’ photos from their smartphones into monthly photo books, making it easy to preserve memories. |
7 | Bubba’s Q | De-boned baby back rib steaks | $300,000 for 30% equity | BBQ enthusiasts, families | Bubba’s Q offers de-boned baby back rib steaks, providing the flavor and experience of ribs without the hassle of bones, ideal for BBQ lovers and families. |
8 | Bombas | High-quality socks with social cause | $200,000 for 17.5% equity | General consumers, socially conscious buyers | Bombas produces high-quality, comfortable socks and donates a pair to homeless shelters for every pair sold, combining quality with social impact. |
9 | Wicked Good Cupcakes | Cupcakes in a jar | $75,000 for royalties | Dessert lovers, gift givers | Wicked Good Cupcakes sells freshly baked cupcakes in jars, offering a unique and convenient way to enjoy and gift delicious desserts. |
10 | Red Dress Boutique | Fashion e-commerce | $1,200,000 for 10% equity | Fashion-forward women | Red Dress Boutique is an online fashion retailer offering trendy and affordable clothing and accessories for women, providing a wide range of stylish options. |
11 | Simply Fit Board | Exercise balance board | $125,000 for 20% equity | Fitness enthusiasts | Simply Fit Board is a balance board designed to make workouts fun and effective, targeting core strength and balance improvement for fitness enthusiasts. |
12 | Lovepop | 3D pop-up greeting cards | $300,000 for 15% equity | Gift buyers, stationery lovers | Lovepop creates intricate 3D pop-up greeting cards, offering a unique and memorable way to celebrate special occasions and connect with loved ones. |
13 | Coffee Meets Bagel | Dating app | $500,000 for 10% equity | Singles looking for relationships | Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that focuses on meaningful connections by providing curated matches daily, encouraging thoughtful and genuine interactions. |
14 | Lumio | Modern lamp with multiple uses | $350,000 for 10% equity | Home decor enthusiasts, tech-savvy users | Lumio is a modern, foldable lamp that doubles as a book, offering versatile lighting solutions and appealing to both design and tech-savvy consumers. |
15 | R. Riveter | Handbags made by military spouses | $100,000 for 20% equity | Women, supporters of military families | R. Riveter produces high-quality handbags made by military spouses, providing flexible employment opportunities and supporting the military community. |
16 | EverlyWell | At-home health tests | $1,000,000 for 5% equity | Health-conscious individuals | EverlyWell offers a variety of at-home health tests, making it easy for individuals to take control of their health and access important medical information conveniently. |
17 | Ice Shaker | Insulated protein shaker | $150,000 for 15% equity | Fitness enthusiasts, athletes | Ice Shaker is an insulated protein shaker bottle that keeps drinks cold for hours, designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who need durable and effective hydration solutions. |
18 | Ring | Video doorbell | $700,000 for 10% equity | Homeowners, security-conscious individuals | Ring provides video doorbells and home security systems, allowing homeowners to monitor their property and enhance security through real-time video and alerts. |
19 | Kodiak Cakes | Flapjack and waffle mix | $500,000 for 10% equity | Health-conscious individuals, families | Kodiak Cakes offers whole grain, protein-packed flapjack and waffle mixes, catering to health-conscious consumers and families looking for nutritious breakfast options. |
20 | Bantam Bagels | Mini stuffed bagel balls | $275,000 for 25% equity | Snack lovers, breakfast enthusiasts | Bantam Bagels sells mini bagel balls stuffed with cream cheese and other fillings, providing a convenient and delicious snack or breakfast option. |
21 | Squatty Potty | Toilet stool for proper posture | $350,000 for 10% equity | Health-conscious individuals | Squatty Potty is a toilet stool designed to promote better posture and improve bowel movements, offering a health-conscious solution to bathroom habits. |
22 | Fizzics | Beer dispenser | $2,000,000 for 16.67% equity | Beer enthusiasts | Fizzics creates a beer dispenser that enhances the flavor and experience of drinking beer from cans or bottles, appealing to beer lovers and enthusiasts. |
23 | BenjiLock | Hybrid padlock | $200,000 for 15% equity | General consumers, security-conscious individuals | BenjiLock is a fingerprint and key hybrid padlock, offering enhanced security and convenience for consumers looking to protect their belongings. |
24 | Blueland | Eco-friendly cleaning products | $270,000 for 25% equity | Environmentally conscious consumers | Blueland offers eco-friendly cleaning products with reusable packaging, aiming to reduce plastic waste and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. |
25 | Bala Bangles | Stylish wearable weights | $900,000 for 30% equity | Fitness enthusiasts, fashion-forward individuals | Bala Bangles provides stylish wearable weights that can be used for workouts and everyday activities, combining fitness and fashion for active individuals. |
26 | The Comfy | Oversized wearable blanket | $50,000 for 30% equity | General consumers, comfort seekers | The Comfy is an oversized wearable blanket designed for ultimate comfort and warmth, appealing to individuals looking for cozy loungewear. |
27 | Touch Up Cup | Paint storage solution | $150,000 for 17.5% equity | Homeowners, DIY enthusiasts | Touch Up Cup offers an innovative paint storage solution that keeps leftover paint fresh for touch-ups, ideal for homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. |
28 | Basepaws | DNA testing for cats | $250,000 for 10% equity | Cat owners, pet enthusiasts | Basepaws provides DNA testing services for cats, offering pet owners insights into their cat’s breed, health, and ancestry for better care and understanding. |
29 | LARQ | Self-cleaning water bottle | $1,000,000 for 4% equity | Health-conscious individuals, tech-savvy users | LARQ produces self-cleaning water bottles that use UV-C LED technology to purify water, appealing to health-conscious and tech-savvy consumers. |
30 | Bombas | High-quality socks with social cause | $200,000 for 17.5% equity | General consumers, socially conscious buyers | Bombas produces high-quality, comfortable socks and donates a pair to homeless shelters for every pair sold, combining quality with social impact. |