List of Shark Tank investments explained

The following is a list of companies that received funding from investors on the reality television Shark Tank in the United States and its counterpart in Australia.

United States

Investors

In the United States Shark Tank series, there are main investors and guests. The primary investors have been Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Kevin Harrington, Mark Cuban, and Lori Greiner. Guest investors have included celebrities such as Jeff Foxworthy, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Hart and Chris Sacca.

Investments

Company Funding amountShark(s) participatingEpisode
Ava the Elephant$50,000 for 55% equity[1] Barbara CorcoranSeason 1, Episode 1
BeatBox Beverages$1 million for one-third of the company[2] Mark CubanSeason 6, Episode 6
Bombas$200,000 for 17.5% equity[3] Daymond JohnSeason 6, Episode 1
Boost Oxygen$1,000,000 for 6.25% equity[4] Kevin O'LearySeason 11, Episode 2
Bottle Breacher$150,000 for 20% equityMark Cuban, Kevin O'LearySeason 6, Episode 8
Breathometer$650,000 for 30% equityMark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Lori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 2
Buena Papa$400,000 for 19% equity Robert HerjavecSeason 15, Episode 4
Bubba’s-Q Boneless Ribs$300,000 for 30% equity and licensing rightsDaymond JohnSeason 5, Episode 11
ChordBuddy$175,000 for 20% equity[5] Robert HerjavecSeason 3, Episode 9
CoinOut$250,000 for 15% equityRobert HerjavecSeason 9, Episode 23
Cousins Maine Lobster$55,000 for 15% equityBarbara CorcoranSeason 4, Episode 6
Drop Stop$300,000 for 20% equityLori GreinerSeason 4, Episode 20
Dude Wipes$300,000 for 25% equity[6] Mark CubanSeason 7, Episode 4
Fairytail Pet Care$75,000 for 20% equity Barbara CorcoranSeason 15, Episode 4
Grace and Lace$175,000 for 10% equityBarbara CorcoranSeason 5, Episode 10
GrooveBook$150,000 for 80% of licensing profitsMark Cuban, Kevin O'LearySeason 5, Episode 13
Hold Your Haunches$75,000 for 40% equity. Includes $100,000 line of credit.Barbara Corcoran, Lori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 23
Kisstixx$200,000 for 40% equityMark CubanSeason 3, Episode 7
Krapp Strapp$65,000 for 33.3% equityDaymond John & Lori GrenierSeason 15, Episode 6
Loliware$600,000 for 25% equity[7] Mark CubanSeason 7, Episode 2
Lollacup$100,000 for 40% equityMark Cuban, Robert HerjavecSeason 3, Episode 12
Lumio$350,000 for 10% equityRobert HerjavecSeason 6, Episode 6
Nardo's Natural$75,000 for 50% equity[8] Barbara CorcoranSeason 3, Episode 5
Notehall$90,000. Deal fell through after show.Barbara Corcoran, Mark CubanSeason 3, Episode 4
OrigaudioAccepted offer from Robert Herjavec. Deal fell through after filming.[9] Robert HerjavecSeason 2, Episode 8
PaddleSmash$250,0000 for 20% equity Robert Herjavec & Mark CubanSeason 15, Episode 4
Readerest$150,000 for 65% equityLori GreinerSeason 3, Episode 6
Red Dress Boutique$1.2 million in exchange for 10% equityMark Cuban, Robert HerjavecSeason 6, Episode 5
Scrub Daddy$200,000 in exchange for 20% equityLori GreinerSeason 4, Episode 7
Screen Mend$30,000 in exchange for 50% equityLori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 4
SignalVault$200,000[10] Lori Greiner, Robert HerjavecSeason 7, Episode 1
Simple Sugars$100,000 in exchange for 33% equityMark CubanSeason 4, Episode 19
Snow in Seconds$50,000 in exchange for 33.3% equityBarbara CorcoranSeason 15, Episode 8
Supermix Studio$250,000 in exchange for 20% equity + 3.5% royalty until $250k is paidRobert Herjavec & Lori GrenierSeason 12, Episode 6
Ten Thirty One Productions$2 million in exchange for 20% equityMark CubanSeason 5, Episode 6
Tipsy Elves$100,000 in exchange for 10% equityRobert HerjavecSeason 5, Episode 12
Tik Pik$75,000 in exchange for 16% equityMark CubanSeason 12, Episode 6
Wicked Good Cupcakes$75,000 for royalties ($1 per cupcake sold up to $75,000, then $.50 per cupcake sold thereafter)Kevin O'LearySeason 4, Episode 22
Wine & Design$150,000 for 10% equity and $350,000 loan with 12% interest[11] Kevin O'LearySeason 8, Episode 24
Woobles$450,000 for 6% equity (did not go through after the episode)Mark Cuban, Lori GreinerSeason 14, Episode 2
Gatsby Chocolate$250,000 for 20% plus $250,000 loan at 6%Lori Greiner and Mark CubanSeason 15, Episode 1
Gently Soap$75,000 for 25% equityCandace NelsonSeason 15, Episode 1
Stormbag$200,000 for 30% equityMark Cuban, Lori GreinerSeason 15, Episode 2
Toast-It arepa$150,000 for 20% equityDaniel LubetzkySeason 15, Episode 2
Glove Wrap$50,000 for 22% equityMark Cuban, Michael RubinSeason 15, Episode 3
FairyTail Pet Care$75,000 for 22% equityBarbara CorcoranSeason 15, Episode 4
Genius Litter$250,000 for 8% + 2% advisory sharesMark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert HerjavecSeason 15, Episode 13
AU Baby$80,000 for 35% equityKevin O'LearySeason 15, Episode 13
Torch Warriorwear$150,000 for 22.5% equitySeason 15, Episode 13
PSYONIC$1,000,000 for 6% equityLori Greiner, Daymond John, Kevin O'LearySeason 15, Episode15
Yum Crumbs$100,000 in exchange for 20% equityBarbara Cocroan, Daymond JohnSeason 15, Episode 7

Australia

Investors

The primary investors on the Australian version of Shark Tank have been Janine Allis, Steve Baxter, Andrew Banks, Naomi Simson, Glen Richards, John McGrath, Sabri Suby, Catriona Wallace, Davie Fogarty, Jane Lu and Robert Herjavec.

Investments

Company Funding amountShark(s) participatingEpisode
CancerAid$250,000 for 5% equity[12] Andrew Banks, Glen RichardsSeason 3, Episode 1
Car Next Door$300,000 for 4% equity Steve BaxterSeason 2, Episode 2
Case Boards$40,000 for 35% equityJanine Allis, Andrew BanksSeason 1, Episode 1
Catch 'N' Release$200,000 to acquire company, plus 5% royalty to original owners. First acquisition offer accepted on Shark Tank Australia.[13] Glen Richards Season 3, Episode 2
Cricket Cooler$80,000 for 20% stake, plus $200,000 loan Naomi SimsonSeason 1, Episode 1
Hey Day Butter$50,000 for 33% equity[14] Naomi SimsonSeason 3, Episode 3
Hoo Haa Headphones$30 for 30% equity Andrew Banks, Naomi SimsonSeason 3, Episode 2
Strange Grains$350,000 for 25% equity[15] Naomi SimsonSeason 3, Episode 1

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ho. Ky Trang. Millennial Nanny Turned Shark Tank Entrepreneur Stampedes Into 10,000 Stores Despite Cancer. 21 July 2017. Forbes. 8 April 2016.
  2. News: Feloni . Richard . Why Mark Cuban Invested $1 Million In This Boxed Wine Company On 'Shark Tank' . 8 February 2022 . Business Insider . 26 October 2014.
  3. News: Feloni. Richard. The 15 Biggest Shark Tank Success Stories of All Time. 16 July 2017. Business Insider. 15 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Leonard . Jay . January 12, 2023 . Shark Tank: Boost Oxygen Accepts $1,000,000 From Kevin O'Leary . Business 2 Community.
  5. News: 9 Most Successful Shark Tank Businesses. 5 August 2017. HuffPost. 20 April 2015.
  6. Web site: Shelan . Jennifer . Dude Products Update Shark Tank Season 7 . Shark Tank Recap . November 29, 2022.
  7. News: Furlong. Hannah. Loliware's Edible Drinkware Attracts $600K Deal on Shark Tank. 21 July 2017. Sustainable Brands. 11 October 2015.
  8. News: Ho. Ky Trang. 10 Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Age 30 And Under To Watch In 2016. 5 August 2017. Forbes. 24 July 2016.
  9. News: Entis. Laura. The Secret to Impressing the Sharks on 'Shark Tank'. 25 July 2017. Entrepreneur. 22 January 2016.
  10. News: Brinkmann. Paul. Shark Tank winner sees sales spike for anti-hack device. 21 July 2017. Orlando Sentinel. 1 October 2015.
  11. News: Clifford. Catherine. 'Shark Tank' investors fight over a wild pitch that featured a naked man. 17 August 2017. CNBC. 13 May 2017.
  12. News: Powell. Dominic. Shark Tank recap: Healthcare app CancerAid scores $500,000 deal with Sharks Andrew Banks and Glen Richards. 28 August 2017. Smart Company. 21 June 2017.
  13. News: Powell. Dominic. Shark Tank recap: Behind the first-ever $200,000 acquisition offer for a business helping save the Great Barrier Reef. 28 August 2017. Smart Company. 28 June 2017.
  14. News: Styles. Aja. Where is MasterChef 2016 contestant Heather Day now? On Shark Tank with Hey Day butter. 29 August 2017. The Sydney Morning Herald. 5 July 2017.
  15. News: Williams. Vanessa. Strange success story. 28 August 2017. The West Australian. 20 June 2017.