Barbell Apparel
No Dealmen's clothing tailored for active wear
Barbell Apparel, the men's clothing tailored for active wear, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 8, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $500K
- Asked for
- 5%
- Offered equity
- $10M
- Sought valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 8, Episode 9 in the episode that aired November 18, 2016. Barbell Apparel, the men's clothing tailored for active wear, pitched in the Fashion & Beauty category, one of 239 fashion & beauty businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $500,000 in exchange for 5% equity, putting a $10M valuation on the business.
Barbell Apparel 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 8, 59 of 96 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Fashion & Beauty category overall, roughly 58% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Barbell Apparel?
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Did Barbell Apparel get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. Barbell Apparel pitched the sharks but left Season 8 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was Barbell Apparel on?
Barbell Apparel appeared in Season 8, Episode 9, which aired November 18, 2016.
How much was Barbell Apparel asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $500,000 for 5% of the company, a $10M valuation.
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