
50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes
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50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes, the education, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 1, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $155K
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $1.6M
- Sought valuation
Ken Bradford faced the sharks in Season 1, Episode 3 in the episode that aired August 23, 2009, bringing their Dallas, TX business with them. 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes, the education, pitched in the Kids & Education category, one of 134 kids & education businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $155,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $1.6M valuation on the business.
50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes couldn't land an offer the founders would take, and the pitch ended without a deal. History says that's survivable: several of the show's biggest success stories left the Tank empty-handed.
Across Season 1, 27 of 64 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Kids & Education category overall, roughly 66% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes?
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Did 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes pitched the sharks but left Season 1 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes on?
50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes appeared in Season 1, Episode 3, which aired August 23, 2009.
How much was 50 State Capitals in 50 Minutes asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $155,000 for 10% of the company, a $1.6M valuation.
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