Business Listings

Digiwrap Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2016

Charlie Williams and Brad Boskovic hope to wrap up a deal with a Shark for Digiwrap, their customized wrapping paper business, in Shark Tank episode 812. Founded in 2013, Digiwrap…

Hand Out Gloves Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2016

Highlights Jake Sullivan and Don Wildman pitch HandOut Gloves, seeking $150,000 for 20% equity and an additional $150,000 loan but leave without a deal, though Barbara Corcoran offers a $300,000…

Sealed by Santa Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2016

Sarah Blain bringsĀ a little Christmas magic to the Shark Tank when she pitches Sealed by Santa, her personalized “letters from Santa” business, in episode 812 – the 2016 “holiday special.”…

PolyGlide Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • November 28, 2016

Jim Loughran hopes to skate away withĀ a deal for PolyGlide, his synthetic ice for skating rinks, in Shark Tank episode 812. Loughran created the product to allow people and public…

BeSomebody Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • October 19, 2016

Highlights BeSomebody app connects people with shared passions for paid experiences. Sold to Utivity Holdings in 2017; shut down in 2018. Rebranded as a corporate training firm with $20M+ annual…

EcoFlower Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • October 19, 2016

Highlights Business Concept: EcoFlower creates flowers and bouquets made from wood and recycled materials like book pages, brooches, burlap, music sheets, pallet wood, pine cones, and sola wood. Each bouquet…

The Style Club Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • October 19, 2016

Highlights The Style Club offers trendy, limited-edition clothing collections in collaboration with young celebrities, aimed at teenage girls. Hillary secured a deal with Mark Cuban for a $500,000 line of…

SafeCatch Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • October 19, 2016

Sean Wittenberg and Bryan Boches hope the Sharks like tuna when they pitch SafeCatch, their sustainable, low mercury canned tuna, in Shark Tank episode 808. The entrepreneurs are childhood friends…

The Cookie Kahuna Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 26, 2016

Wally Amos, aka “Famous Amos,” pitches his new cookie company – The Cookie Kahuna – in Shark Tank episode 804. He’s been developing the business since 2012 which uses his…

TekDry Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 26, 2016

Highlights Adam Cookson and Craig Beinecke presented TekDry, a patented device that uses low pressure and heat to dry out water-damaged electronics. TekDry machines are available in over 80 Staples…

Night Runner 270 Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 26, 2016

Renata and Doug Storer hope to light up the Shark Tank when they pitch Night Runner 270 in episode 804. Night Runner 270 is a pair of light weight, water-resistant…

The Lapel Project Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 19, 2016

Sebastian Garcia and Raul Bernal pitch The Lapel Project, their men’s fashion accessory that jazzes up and customizes the lapel on a suit, in Shark Tank episode 802. Garcia is…

Tactibite Fish Call Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 19, 2016

Father and son “fishtrepreneurs” Jeff and Jack Danos hope to catch a Shark with the Tactibite Fish Call, their “secret weapon” for fishing, in Shark Tank episode 802. 17-year-old Jack…

Ice Age Meals Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 19, 2016

Highlights Nick Massie, a seasoned chef and fitness enthusiast, pitches Ice Age Meals, a line of healthy, athlete-friendly frozen meals, seeking $1 million for 10% equity on Shark Tank. Despite…

GoodHangups Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 19, 2016

Highlights GoodHangUps offers a non-damaging solution to display artwork or posters using reusable adhesive and small magnets. Leslie secured a deal with Lori Greiner for $100,000 in exchange for a…

ISlide Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 8, 2016

Justin Kittredge pitches ISlide, his customizable slide style sandals, in Shark Tank episode 801 – the season 8 premier. Joining him in the Tank isĀ Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown!…

Fizzics Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 8, 2016

Highlights Phil Petracca and David McDonald pitched Fizzics, a device that enhances beer flavor using ultrasonic waves, on Shark Tank. The product improves carbonation and creates a creamy head for…

ReThink Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 8, 2016

Highlights ReThink is an anti-cyberbullying software that uses an algorithm to recognize hurtful language and prompts the author to reconsider sending the message, applicable for social media and texting. Trisha…

Spoonful of Comfort Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 8

By Rob Merlino • September 8, 2016

Highlights Marti Wymer and Scott Gustafson pitched Spoonful of Comfort, a gourmet comfort food delivery service, in Shark Tank episode 801, asking for $400,000 for 10% equity. Despite receiving no…

Pete and Pedro Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • May 5, 2016

Highlights Aaron Marino pitched Pete and Pedro Bueno Hair seeking $100,000 for 10% equity. Despite offers, Marino ultimately made a deal for his other company, Alpha M, with Barbara Corcoran,…