Dino Don
DealLife-sized dinosaur animatronics
Dino Don, the life-sized dinosaur animatronics, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 12, and convinced Mark Cuban to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $500K
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $5M
- Sought valuation
- $500K
- Deal amount
- 25%
- Deal equity
- $2M
- Deal valuation
Don Lessem and Valerie Jones faced the sharks in Season 12, Episode 25 in the episode that aired May 21, 2021. Dino Don, the life-sized dinosaur animatronics, pitched in the Other category, one of 39 other businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $500,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $5M valuation on the business.
Mark Cuban made the deal at $500,000 for 25% equity. That priced the company at $2M, a haircut from the $5M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 12, 71 of 100 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Other category overall, roughly 69% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Dino Don?
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Did Dino Don get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Dino Don closed a deal for $500,000 in exchange for 25% equity, with Mark Cuban.
Which shark invested in Dino Don?
Mark Cuban invested in Dino Don ($500,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Dino Don on?
Dino Don appeared in Season 12, Episode 25, which aired May 21, 2021.
How much was Dino Don asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $500,000 for 10% of the company, a $5M valuation.
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