Black Sands Entertainment
DealCulturally diverse comics, animations, and other media
Black Sands Entertainment is a culturally diverse comics, animations, and other media that got its big break on Shark Tank in Season 13, and convinced Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $500K
- Asked for
- 5%
- Offered equity
- $10M
- Sought valuation
- $500K
- Deal amount
- 30%
- Deal equity
- $1.7M
- Deal valuation
Founders Geiszel Godoy, Manual Godoy, and Teunis De Raat stepped onto the carpet in Season 13, Episode 10 in the episode that aired January 7, 2022. Black Sands Entertainment, the culturally diverse comics, animations, and other media, pitched in the Media & Entertainment category, one of 29 media & entertainment businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
The ask was $500,000 for 5% of the company, an implied valuation of $10M.
Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart teamed up at $500,000 for 30% equity. That priced the company at $1.7M, a haircut from the $10M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Season 13 saw 96 pitches, and 64 of them closed a deal on air. In the Media & Entertainment category overall, roughly 66% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about Black Sands Entertainment
Black Sands Entertainment is a media company creating culturally diverse comics, graphic novels and animation, with a focus on stories rooted in African and global history and mythology. The goal is to put underrepresented heroes and cultures at the center of the page and screen. The company was built by Manuel and Geiszel Godoy along with partner Teunis De Raat, growing from independent comics into a publisher with ambitions in animation and streaming.
On Season 13 they sought 500,000 dollars for 5 percent. The mission and the existing audience drew strong interest, and Mark Cuban paired with guest shark Kevin Hart, whose Hartbeat company works in entertainment, to make a joint offer. After negotiation, the founders accepted a deal at 500,000 dollars for 30 percent, bringing two influential partners into the business.
The pitch stood out for combining a clear cultural mission with a real catalog and fan base, not just an idea. Having Kevin Hart involved aligned the company with serious entertainment industry connections, while Cuban added business firepower. For a comics and animation startup, landing that pairing on national television was a major credibility boost and a memorable moment of the season.
Where Black Sands Entertainment is now
The company confirmed that the deal with Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart officially closed, and it publicly framed the partnership as a step toward larger animation ambitions, including aspirations to grow into a leading animation studio and pursue further investment from existing backers.
Black Sands has continued building its catalog of comics and animated projects since the show, leaning on its new connections to access entertainment talent and resources. As of 2026 the blacksands.com website remains active, selling books and merchandise and promoting its media projects, indicating the company kept operating and expanding after the Shark Tank appearance.
Where to buy Black Sands Entertainment
You can buy Black Sands Entertainment comics, graphic novels and merchandise through the official blacksands.com store, which also highlights the company's animated and media projects. The catalog centers on culturally diverse, history-inspired stories, making it a strong pick for readers who want representation and fresh mythology in their comics. If you are into independent comics with a clear point of view and want to support a Black-owned publisher, the direct store is the best place to explore the full lineup.
Is Black Sands Entertainment still in business?
Read our 2026 update on where the company is now.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Black Sands Entertainment?
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Did Black Sands Entertainment get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Black Sands Entertainment closed a deal for $500,000 in exchange for 30% equity, with Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart.
Which shark invested in Black Sands Entertainment?
Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart invested in Black Sands Entertainment ($500,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Black Sands Entertainment on?
Black Sands Entertainment appeared in Season 13, Episode 10, which aired January 7, 2022.
How much was Black Sands Entertainment asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $500,000 for 5% of the company, a $10M valuation.
Did the Black Sands Entertainment Shark Tank deal close?
Yes. The company confirmed the deal with Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart officially closed after the show. The founders described the partnership as a major step toward their animation goals.
What does Black Sands Entertainment make?
It produces culturally diverse comics, graphic novels and animation, with stories rooted in African and global history and mythology. The company aims to spotlight underrepresented heroes and cultures across page and screen.
Where can I buy Black Sands comics?
The official blacksands.com store sells the company's comics, graphic novels and merchandise, and it promotes its ongoing animated and media projects. It is the most complete place to browse the full catalog.
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