"Shark Tank" is a business reality television that aims to help startup companies jumpstart their business career. For years, the sharks have been guiding various business owners and helping them reach a huge success.
Over the course of 15 seasons, we have witnessed various innovative products that have proven to be helpful in our daily lives. From a simple scrub product (Scrub Daddy) to an exercise board with a twist (Simply Fit Board), here are other "Shark Tank" products that has proved its worth:
LuminAID (Season six, Episode 19)
LuminAID is an inflatable-solar powered lantern that is perfect for camping and emergency situations. Founded by two young entrepreneurs, Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork, the pair took a leap of faith by entrusting Mark Cuban's offer of $200,000 for 15 percent equity that led to the next round of $300,000 financing. The duo also made a remarkable pitch which led all five sharks to negotiate with them.
Fast forward, LuminAID has gone through borders to extend the wonders of the product. The lantern can be packed flat and is rechargeable as well. The company now offers various designs and bundles ranging from seasonal bundles like Halloween to ultimate survival bundles that are perfect for emergencies.
Sworkit (Season Seven, Episode 18)
Sworkit is an app that gives customizable workout routines, fitness plans, and more. The duo Ben Young and Greg Coleman presented an easier way to get your workouts done. The pair also went ahead with Cuban' s offer which is $1.5 million for 10 percent equity and unsold ad inventory of up to $1.5 million.
Currently, Sworkit has gone beyond offering solutions for physical exercise. The company now also offers mental health programs for adults and some distinct populations like children, pregnant women, and seniors. The app has already served over 35 million customers and has a high review rate of 4.7 stars.
PhoneSoap (Season six, Episode 16)
Cousins Dan Barnes and Wesley Laporte took their chances by pitching a device that is a combination of phone charge and a UV light sanitizer for smartphones. The duo was inspired after knowing that phones are the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacterias. They went with Lori Greiner's offer of $300,000 for 10 percent equity and promised to take the product to QVC.
The PhoneSoap is now more than just a mini tanning bed for your phones. The company managed to expand by adding Pro models, water sanitizing devices, air purifier, and other accessories as well.
BenjiLock (Season Nine, Episode Four)
Using an original hybrid patent technology, Robbie Cabral was a massive hit after presenting a fingerprint activated padlock called BenjiLock. Basically, the fingerprint will serve as the key to the padlock while there is also a standard key that can be used in case of losing battery power. Fortunately, the BenjiLocks assured that the charge can hold for a year.
Cabral agreed with Kevin O' Leary's $200,000 agreement for 15 percent equity. Currently, Benjilock also sells a fingerprint door lock that is good for locking doors and garages and can store up to 10 fingerprints. In addition, a bike lock was added as well.
RokBlok (Season Nine, Episode 13)
Rokblok is the world's smallest vinyl player that is also wireless. The small block is equipped with a rechargeable battery and a built-in speaker. It also supports bluetooth connectivity for speakers and headphones. Roblok founder, Logan Riley took Robert Herjavec's offer of a two-year contract with a six-figure salary and a $5 per unit royalty. However, the deal never closed.
As of 2023, Rokblok's website is still up and running. It seems that PinkDonut (Riley's company) has continued its plans with RokBlok and is now selling the product for $99 a piece.
