Ionic Ear
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Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, Ionic Ear is a novelties in Season 1, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $1M
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $6.7M
- Sought valuation
Darrin Johnson walked into the Tank in Season 1, Episode 1 in the episode that aired August 9, 2009, bringing their St. Paul, MN business with them. Ionic Ear, the novelties, pitched in the Tech & Software category, one of 73 tech & software businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $1,000,000 for a 15% stake, which valued the company at $6.7M.
The sharks passed, and Ionic Ear left without a deal. That's not always the end of the story. Some of Shark Tank's most successful companies were rejected on air and grew anyway, using the exposure (the "Shark Tank effect") to drive sales the sharks missed out on.
Ionic Ear was one of 64 businesses to pitch in Season 1, where 27 deals got done. In the Tech & Software category overall, roughly 56% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Ionic Ear?
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Did Ionic Ear get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. Ionic Ear pitched the sharks but left Season 1 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was Ionic Ear on?
Ionic Ear appeared in Season 1, Episode 1, which aired August 9, 2009.
How much was Ionic Ear asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $1,000,000 for 15% of the company, a $6.7M valuation.
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