Human Bobber
Dealmulti-functional personal flotation device
Human Bobber, the multi-functional personal flotation device, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 9, and convinced Robert Herjavec to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $120K
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $800K
- Sought valuation
- $120K
- Deal amount
- 33.3%
- Deal equity
- $360K
- Deal valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 9, Episode 5 in the episode that aired October 22, 2017. Human Bobber, the multi-functional personal flotation device, pitched in the Sports & Outdoors category, one of 154 sports & outdoors businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $120,000 in exchange for 15% equity, putting a $800K valuation on the business.
Robert Herjavec made the deal at $120,000 for 33.3% equity. That priced the company at $360K, a haircut from the $800K the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 9, 65 of 96 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Sports & Outdoors category overall, roughly 64% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Human Bobber?
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Did Human Bobber get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Human Bobber closed a deal for $120,000 in exchange for 33.3% equity, with Robert Herjavec.
Which shark invested in Human Bobber?
Robert Herjavec invested in Human Bobber ($120,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Human Bobber on?
Human Bobber appeared in Season 9, Episode 5, which aired October 22, 2017.
How much was Human Bobber asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $120,000 for 15% of the company, a $800K valuation.
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