Grease Monkey Wipes
DealOutdoor Recreation
Grease Monkey Wipes, the outdoor recreation, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 1, and convinced Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $40K
- Asked for
- 40%
- Offered equity
- $100K
- Sought valuation
- $40K
- Deal amount
- 40%
- Deal equity
- $100K
- Deal valuation
Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen faced the sharks in Season 1, Episode 12 in the episode that aired January 15, 2010, bringing their Austin, TX business with them. Grease Monkey Wipes, the outdoor recreation, pitched in the Home & Lifestyle category, one of 260 home & lifestyle businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $40,000 in exchange for 40% equity, putting a $100K valuation on the business.
Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec teamed up at $40,000 for 40% equity. The deal valued the company at $100K.
Across Season 1, 27 of 64 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Home & Lifestyle category overall, roughly 68% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about Grease Monkey Wipes
Grease Monkey Wipes are heavy duty cleaning wipes made to cut through grease, grime, oil and stubborn dirt that ordinary wipes cannot handle. They were aimed first at cyclists, mechanics and outdoor enthusiasts who need to clean their hands and gear away from a sink. Founders Tim Stansbury and Erin Whalen, based in Austin, Texas, built the brand around a citrus based formula tough enough for bike chains and shop work.
The pair asked for a modest investment in exchange for a meaningful equity stake. Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec teamed up on the deal, taking a combined position in the company in return for their capital and retail expertise. The negotiation centered on the founders' real but early traction and the path to getting the wipes into mainstream stores.
The product stood out because it solved a grubby, practical problem with a portable format, and it had appeal well beyond cyclists, reaching anyone who deals with grease, from gardeners to weekend mechanics. Two sharks splitting one deal gave the founders strong backing to chase broader distribution.
Where Grease Monkey Wipes is now
Grease Monkey Wipes grew into a nationally distributed brand with placement in major retailers including Walmart. In 2014 Stansbury restructured ownership, buying out his co founder Whalen and then both investor parties to become the sole owner of the company.
Having built the brand to scale, Stansbury later sold the company to Beaumont Products, a specialty cleaning products manufacturer with the distribution reach to keep growing it. Under Beaumont, Grease Monkey Wipes remain an active product, available through the parent company as well as Amazon and Walmart.
Where to buy Grease Monkey Wipes
Grease Monkey Wipes are still available to buy. They are sold on Amazon and at Walmart, and they remain part of the Beaumont Products portfolio after the brand was acquired. You get tough, citrus based wipes designed to cut grease and grime when you are away from soap and water, which makes them genuinely useful for cyclists, mechanics, gardeners and anyone doing dirty hands on work. For that purpose they are a practical buy.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Grease Monkey Wipes?
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Did Grease Monkey Wipes get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Grease Monkey Wipes closed a deal for $40,000 in exchange for 40% equity, with Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec.
Which shark invested in Grease Monkey Wipes?
Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec invested in Grease Monkey Wipes ($40,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Grease Monkey Wipes on?
Grease Monkey Wipes appeared in Season 1, Episode 12, which aired January 15, 2010.
How much was Grease Monkey Wipes asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $40,000 for 40% of the company, a $100K valuation.
Can you still buy Grease Monkey Wipes?
Yes. The brand remains active under Beaumont Products and is sold on Amazon and at Walmart. The wipes are made to cut through grease, oil and grime when you are away from a sink.
What happened to Grease Monkey Wipes after Shark Tank?
The brand expanded into major retail. Co founder Tim Stansbury later bought out his partner and the investors to become sole owner, then sold the company to Beaumont Products, which still sells the wipes.
Which sharks invested in Grease Monkey Wipes?
Barbara Corcoran and Robert Herjavec teamed up on the deal. Their backing helped the founders move the wipes into national retail distribution.
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