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

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2022)

Investors

Main article: Shark Tank § Cast

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, and Chris Sacca.

Investments

Breathometer received $650,000 for 30% equity from 5 different Sharks in Season 5.
An attraction at the Los Angeles Hayride, owned by Ten Thirty One Productions, investment from Mark Cuban during Season 5.
A BLT from Cousins Maine Lobster shown in 2015.
Company Funding amount Shark(s) participating Episode
Ava the Elephant $50,000 for 55% equity[1] Barbara Corcoran Season 1, Episode 1
BeatBox Beverages $1 million for one-third of the company[2] Mark Cuban Season 6, Episode 6
Bombas $200,000 for 17.5% equity[3] Daymond John Season 6, Episode 1
Boost Oxygen $1,000,000 for 6.25% equity[4] Kevin O'Leary Season 11, Episode 2
Bottle Breacher $150,000 for 20% equity[3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary Season 6, Episode 8
Breathometer $650,000 for 30% equity[3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner Season 5, Episode 2
Bubba’s-Q Boneless Ribs $300,000 for 30% equity and licensing rights[3] Daymond John Season 5, Episode 11
ChordBuddy $175,000 for 20% equity[5] Robert Herjavec Season 3, Episode 9
Cousins Maine Lobster $55,000 for 15% equity[3] Barbara Corcoran Season 4, Episode 6
Drop Stop $300,000 for 20% equity[5] Lori Greiner Season 4, Episode 20
Dude Wipes $300,000 for 25% equity[6] Mark Cuban Season 7, Episode 4
Grace and Lace $175,000 for 10% equity[3] Barbara Corcoran Season 5, Episode 10
GrooveBook $150,000 for 80% of licensing profits[3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary Season 5, Episode 13
Hold Your Haunches $75,000 for 40% equity. Includes $100,000 line of credit.[5] Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner Season 5, Episode 23
Kisstixx $200,000 for 40% equity[5] Mark Cuban Season 3, Episode 7
Loliware $600,000 for 25% equity[7] Mark Cuban Season 7, Episode 2
Lollacup $100,000 for 40% equity[5] Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec Season 3, Episode 12
Lumio $350,000 for 10% equity[3] Robert Herjavec Season 6, Episode 6
Nardo's Natural $75,000 for 50% equity[8] Barbara Corcoran Season 3, Episode 5
Notehall $90,000. Deal fell through after show.[5] Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban Season 3, Episode 4
Origaudio Accepted offer from Robert Herjavec. Deal fell through after filming.[9] Robert Herjavec Season 2, Episode 8
Readerest $150,000 for 65% equity[3] Lori Greiner Season 3, Episode 6
Red Dress Boutique $1.2 million in exchange for 10% equity[3] Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec Season 6, Episode 5
Scrub Daddy $200,000 in exchange for 20% equity[3] Lori Greiner Season 4, Episode 7
Screen Mend $30,000 in exchange for 50% equity[3] Lori Greiner Season 5, Episode 4
SignalVault $200,000[10] Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec Season 7, Episode 1
Simple Sugars $100,000 in exchange for 33% equity[3] Mark Cuban Season 4, Episode 19
Ten Thirty One Productions $2 million in exchange for 20% equity[3] Mark Cuban Season 5, Episode 6
Tipsy Elves $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity[3] Robert Herjavec Season 5, Episode 12
Wicked Good Cupcakes $75,000 for royalties ($1 per cupcake sold up to $75,000, then $.50 per cupcake sold thereafter)[3] Kevin O'Leary Season 4, Episode 22
Wine & Design $150,000 for 10% equity and $350,000 loan with 12% interest[11] Kevin O'Leary Season 8, Episode 24
Toast-It arepa $150,000 for 20% equity[12] Daniel Lubetzky Season 15, Episode 2

Australia

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2022)

Investors

Main article: Shark Tank (Australian TV series) § Timeline of sharks

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 amount Shark(s) participating Episode
CancerAid $250,000 for 5% equity[13] Andrew Banks, Glen Richards Season 3, Episode 1
Car Next Door $300,000 for 4% equity Steve Baxter Season 2, Episode 2
Case Boards $40,000 for 35% equity Janine Allis, Andrew Banks Season 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.[14] Glen Richards Season 3, Episode 2
Cricket Cooler $80,000 for 20% stake, plus $200,000 loan Naomi Simson Season 1, Episode 1
Hey Day Butter $50,000 for 33% equity[15] Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 3
Hoo Haa Headphones $30 for 30% equity Andrew Banks, Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 2
Strange Grains $350,000 for 25% equity[16] Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 1

References

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  6. ^ Shelan, Jennifer (November 29, 2022). "Dude Products Update Shark Tank Season 7". Shark Tank Recap.
  7. ^ Furlong, Hannah (11 October 2015). "Loliware's Edible Drinkware Attracts $600K Deal on Shark Tank". Sustainable Brands. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  8. ^ Ho, Ky Trang (24 July 2016). "10 Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Age 30 And Under To Watch In 2016". Forbes. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  9. ^ Entis, Laura (22 January 2016). "The Secret to Impressing the Sharks on 'Shark Tank'". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
  10. ^ Brinkmann, Paul (1 October 2015). "Shark Tank winner sees sales spike for anti-hack device". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  11. ^ Clifford, Catherine (13 May 2017). "'Shark Tank' investors fight over a wild pitch that featured a naked man". CNBC. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Toast-It Shark Tank Update: What Happened After the Pitch?". The Shark Monitor. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  13. ^ Powell, Dominic (21 June 2017). "Shark Tank recap: Healthcare app CancerAid scores $500,000 deal with Sharks Andrew Banks and Glen Richards". Smart Company. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  14. ^ Powell, Dominic (28 June 2017). "Shark Tank recap: Behind the first-ever $200,000 acquisition offer for a business helping save the Great Barrier Reef". Smart Company. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
  15. ^ Styles, Aja (5 July 2017). "Where is MasterChef 2016 contestant Heather Day now? On Shark Tank with Hey Day butter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
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