Banana Loca
DealBanana coring and filling tool
Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, Banana Loca is a banana coring and filling tool in Season 13, and convinced Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $250K
- Asked for
- 25%
- Offered equity
- $1M
- Sought valuation
- $250K
- Deal amount
- 25%
- Deal equity
- —
- Deal valuation
Renee Heath and Bechara Jaouden walked into the Tank in Season 13, Episode 9 in the episode that aired December 17, 2021. Banana Loca, the banana coring and filling tool, pitched in the Food & Drink category, one of 318 food & drink businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $250,000 for a 25% stake, which valued the company at $1M.
Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary teamed up at $250,000 for 25% equity. The structure included a royalty component.
Banana Loca was one of 96 businesses to pitch in Season 13, where 64 deals got done. In the Food & Drink category overall, roughly 61% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Banana Loca?
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Did Banana Loca get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Banana Loca closed a deal for $250,000 in exchange for 25% equity, with Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary.
Which shark invested in Banana Loca?
Mark Cuban and Kevin O'Leary invested in Banana Loca ($250,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Banana Loca on?
Banana Loca appeared in Season 13, Episode 9, which aired December 17, 2021.
How much was Banana Loca asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $250,000 for 25% of the company, a $1M valuation.
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