Chalkless
DealGrip enhancer
Chalkless, the grip enhancer, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 16, and convinced Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $400K
- Asked for
- 4%
- Offered equity
- $10M
- Sought valuation
- $400K
- Deal amount
- 4%
- Deal equity
- $10M
- Deal valuation
David (Greg) Pope and James Pidhurney faced the sharks in Season 16, Episode 5 in the episode that aired November 15, 2024. Chalkless, the grip enhancer, pitched in the Sports & Outdoors category, one of 154 sports & outdoors businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $400,000 in exchange for 4% equity, putting a $10M valuation on the business.
Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams teamed up at $400,000 for 4% equity. The deal valued the company at $10M. The structure included a royalty component.
Across Season 16, 45 of 64 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Sports & Outdoors category overall, roughly 64% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about Chalkless
Chalkless is a grip-enhancing product for athletes that works by absorbing the oils on your skin instead of coating your hands in messy chalk. Founders David Pope, who goes by Greg, and James Pidhurney built it for sports where grip is everything, from golf and tennis to lifting and climbing, offering cleaner, longer-lasting traction without the dust and residue of traditional chalk. The pitch centered on real grip-performance gains demonstrated live.
The founders entered Season 16 asking for 400,000 dollars for 4 percent and demonstrated their technology, citing a sizable improvement in grip. Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams teamed up and closed at 400,000 dollars for 4 percent, with a per-unit royalty that pays the sharks back over time before dropping to a smaller perpetual rate. The founders held their valuation and accepted the joint two-shark deal at the original equity.
Chalkless stood out by reframing grip as a clean, science-based product rather than a bag of dust. The live demonstration made the benefit obvious, and the focus on absorbing skin oils gave it a clear story versus chalk. Pairing O'Leary with Rashaun Williams brought both deal-making experience and connections, useful for a brand trying to win adoption across many different professional and amateur sports communities.
Where Chalkless is now
Since the show, Chalkless has used its exposure to push for adoption across a range of sports, with the brand citing interest and use spanning communities like golf, tennis, basketball, football, pickleball, and CrossFit. It also broadened its product offering, adding accessories such as a dispenser and a dispenser stand to make the product easier to use in gyms and on courts and courses.
As of 2026 Chalkless is still operating and selling through its own website. The brand continues to position itself as a cleaner, more convenient alternative to chalk for grip-dependent activities, leaning on athlete and community adoption to grow. With its Shark Tank backing and expanded lineup, it remains focused on the broad market of athletes who want reliable grip without the mess that traditional chalk leaves behind.
Where to buy Chalkless
Chalkless is sold through its official site, chalkless.com, where you can buy the grip enhancer along with accessories like a dispenser and stand. It is aimed at anyone in a grip-heavy sport who is tired of chalk dust, residue, and reapplying constantly. If you golf, lift, climb, or play racket and court sports, it is a low-risk try, especially if a cleaner, longer-lasting grip matters more to you than the lower cost of a basic chalk bag.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Chalkless?
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Did Chalkless get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Chalkless closed a deal for $400,000 in exchange for 4% equity, with Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams.
Which shark invested in Chalkless?
Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams invested in Chalkless ($400,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Chalkless on?
Chalkless appeared in Season 16, Episode 5, which aired November 15, 2024.
How much was Chalkless asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $400,000 for 4% of the company, a $10M valuation.
How is Chalkless different from regular chalk?
Instead of coating your hands in chalk dust, Chalkless works by absorbing the oils on your skin to improve grip. The result is cleaner, with less mess and residue, and the brand says it lasts longer between applications.
Did Chalkless get a Shark Tank deal?
Yes. Kevin O'Leary and Rashaun Williams invested together on Season 16, closing at 400,000 dollars for 4 percent equity plus a per-unit royalty arrangement.
Where can I buy Chalkless?
From the official site, chalkless.com, which sells the grip enhancer and accessories such as a dispenser and dispenser stand. It is aimed at golf, lifting, climbing, and court sports.
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