List of Shark Tank investments

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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.

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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

Breathometer received $650,000 for 30% equity from 5 different Sharks in Season 5. Breathometer.jpg
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. Los Angeles Hayride attraction 2012.jpg
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. Lobster BLT Cousins Maine Lobster.jpg
A BLT from Cousins Maine Lobster shown in 2015.
CompanyFunding 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% equity [3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'LearySeason 6, Episode 8
Breathometer $650,000 for 30% equity [3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Lori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 2
Bubba’s-Q Boneless Ribs $300,000 for 30% equity and licensing rights [3] Daymond JohnSeason 5, Episode 11
ChordBuddy $175,000 for 20% equity [5] Robert HerjavecSeason 3, Episode 9
Cousins Maine Lobster $55,000 for 15% equity [3] Barbara CorcoranSeason 4, Episode 6
Drop Stop $300,000 for 20% equity [5] Lori GreinerSeason 4, Episode 20
Dude Wipes $300,000 for 25% equity [6] Mark CubanSeason 7, Episode 4
Grace and Lace $175,000 for 10% equity [3] Barbara CorcoranSeason 5, Episode 10
GrooveBook $150,000 for 80% of licensing profits [3] Mark Cuban, Kevin O'LearySeason 5, Episode 13
Hold Your Haunches $75,000 for 40% equity. Includes $100,000 line of credit. [5] Barbara Corcoran, Lori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 23
Kisstixx $200,000 for 40% equity [5] Mark CubanSeason 3, Episode 7
Loliware $600,000 for 25% equity [7] Mark CubanSeason 7, Episode 2
Lollacup $100,000 for 40% equity [5] Mark Cuban, Robert HerjavecSeason 3, Episode 12
Lumio $350,000 for 10% equity [3] Robert 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. [5] Barbara Corcoran, Mark CubanSeason 3, Episode 4
Origaudio Accepted offer from Robert Herjavec. Deal fell through after filming. [9] Robert HerjavecSeason 2, Episode 8
Readerest $150,000 for 65% equity [3] Lori GreinerSeason 3, Episode 6
Red Dress Boutique $1.2 million in exchange for 10% equity [3] Mark Cuban, Robert HerjavecSeason 6, Episode 5
Scrub Daddy $200,000 in exchange for 20% equity [3] Lori GreinerSeason 4, Episode 7
Screen Mend $30,000 in exchange for 50% equity [3] Lori GreinerSeason 5, Episode 4
SignalVault $200,000 [10] Lori Greiner, Robert HerjavecSeason 7, Episode 1
Simple Sugars $100,000 in exchange for 33% equity [3] Mark CubanSeason 4, Episode 19
Ten Thirty One Productions $2 million in exchange for 20% equity [3] Mark CubanSeason 5, Episode 6
Tipsy Elves $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity [3] Robert HerjavecSeason 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'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) [12] Mark Cuban, Lori GreinerSeason 14, Episode 2
Gatsby Chocolate $250,000 for 20% plus $250,000 loan at 6% [13] Lori Greiner and Mark CubanSeason 15, Episode 1
Gently Soap $75,000 for 25% equity [14] Candace NelsonSeason 15, Episode 1
Stormbag $200,000 for 30% equity [15] Mark Cuban, Lori GreinerSeason 15, Episode 2
Toast-It arepa $150,000 for 20% equity [16] Daniel LubetzkySeason 15, Episode 2
Glove Wrap $50,000 for 22% equity [17] Mark Cuban, Michael RubinSeason 15, Episode 3
FairyTail Pet Care $75,000 for 22% equity [18] Barbara CorcoranSeason 15, Episode 4
Genius Litter $250,000 for 8% + 2% advisory shares [19] Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert HerjavecSeason 15, Episode 13
AU Baby $80,000 for 35% equity [20] Kevin O'LearySeason 15, Episode 13
Torch Warriorwear $150,000 for 22.5% equity [21] Lori GreinerSeason 15, Episode 13
Psyonic $1,000,000 for 6% equity [22] Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Kevin O'LearySeason 15, Episode15

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

CompanyFunding amountShark(s) participatingEpisode
CancerAid $250,000 for 5% equity [23] Andrew Banks, Glen Richards Season 3, Episode 1
Car Next Door $300,000 for 4% equitySteve 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. [24] Glen Richards Season 3, Episode 2
Cricket Cooler $80,000 for 20% stake, plus $200,000 loanNaomi SimsonSeason 1, Episode 1
Hey Day Butter $50,000 for 33% equity [25] Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 3
Hoo Haa Headphones $30 for 30% equityAndrew Banks, Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 2
Strange Grains $350,000 for 25% equity [26] Naomi Simson Season 3, Episode 1

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