Business Listings

Slyde Handboards Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • April 3, 2016

Steve Watts and Angela Ferendo pitch Slyde Handboards, their “handboards” that merge traditional surfing with body surfing, in Shark Tank episode 710. The married couple started working on the business…

Petnostics Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • April 3, 2016

Highlights Petnostics allows pet owners to test their dog or cat’s urine at home using a patented cup and an iPhone app. Stephen Chen secures a deal from Kevin O’Leary…

Frends Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • April 3, 2016

Sheen Moaleman and Keir Dillon seek an investment in Frends Headphones, their line of headphones that “connect a personal style with everyday life,” in Shark Tank episode 710. The company…

NoPhone Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 29, 2016

Highlights Van Gould and Chris Sheldon pitched the NoPhone, a gag product that mimics the feel of a smartphone, seeking $25,000 for 25% equity. The NoPhone, a rectangular piece of…

PrideBites Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 29, 2016

Sean Knecht and Steven Blustein pitch PrideBites, their line of custom pet accessories, in Shark tank episode 728. The company started when Blustein was still a student at the University…

TROBO Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 28, 2016

Highlights Jeremy Scheinberg and Chris Harden pitched TROBO on Shark Tank, seeking $100,000 for 10% equity. TROBO is a plush robot that tells STEM stories to children via an accompanying…

Coolbox Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 28, 2016

Highlights Chris Stoikos and Jason Neubauer sought $500,000 for 10% equity in Coolbox, their innovative toolbox with advanced features. They secured an offer from Lori Greiner for $500,000 as a…

The Good Promise Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2016

Karen Posada hopes the Sharks like The Good Promise, her line of 100% organic, all natural sauces and smoothies, when they try a taste in Shark Tank episode 725. Originally…

Wondercide Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 3, 2016

Laura Alter and Stephanie Boone pitch Wondercide, their line of all-natural pest control products for people and pets, in Shark Tank episode 725. They make Wondercide in the USA and…

Beer Blizzard Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • March 2, 2016

Mike Robb and Tom “Ozzy” Osborne bring their successfully Kickstarted mini beer cooler, the Beer Blizzard, to Shark Tank episode 725. The pair raised $43,574 on a very modest $5,000…

BetterBack Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 23, 2016

Highlights Katherine Krug presented BetterBack, a posture correction device designed to make any chair ergonomic and alleviate back pain. The device supports the lower back by using adjustable straps attached…

Teaspressa Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 22, 2016

Highlights Allison DeVane seeks $50,000 for 10% equity in Teaspressa, a line of concentrated tea shots brewed to mimic coffee drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, offering a healthier alternative to…

Linka Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 22, 2016

Mohamed Mohamed pitches Linka, a smart bike lock that mounts to your bike’s frame, in Shark Tank episode 720. Mohamed launched the business with a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in…

Glace Cryotherapy Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 22, 2016

Highlights Skyler Scarlett and Brittney Scarlett-Torres present Glace Cryotherapy, a franchise business offering cryotherapy treatments, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity on Shark Tank. The business has generated $140,000 in sales…

Custard StandĀ Hot Dog Chili Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2016

Highlights Custard Stand Food Products offers all-beef chili sauce (no beans) used as a hot dog topping, available in 15 states and major retail chains like Kroger and Wal-Mart. The…

Insta-Fire Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2016

Highlights Konnel Banner and Frank Weston pitched Insta-Fire, a fire-starting product made from a blend of volcanic rock, wood pellets, and paraffin wax, seeking $300,000 for 10% equity. Secured a…

PRX Performance Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2016

Erik Hopperstad and Brian Brasch pitch the Sharks on PRX Performance, their line of space-saving weight lifting racks, in the Shark Tank “Made in America Special,” episode 718. PRX Performance…

Rags to Raches Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 10, 2016

Rachel Nilsson pitches Rags to Raches, her line of kid’s Rompers, sweatshirts, and tees, in Shark Tank’s “Made in the USA Special,” episode 718. Nilsson started the business by selling…

Clean Sleep Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2016

Michael Ingle pitches Clean Sleep, his mobile mattress cleaning franchise, in Shark Tank episode 717. Clean Sleep is like a mobile dry cleaner for mattresses. The cleaning apparatus is inside…

SworkIt Shark Tank Update – Shark Tank Season 7

By Rob Merlino • February 4, 2016

Ben Young and Greg Coleman pitch SworkIt, their free fitness app, in Shark Tank episode 717. SworkIt (short for Simply Work It), is like having a personal trainer on your…