Lectec
DealEducational technology
Lectec, the educational technology, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 16, and convinced Robert Herjavec to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $100K
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $1M
- Sought valuation
- $100K
- Deal amount
- 15%
- Deal equity
- $667K
- Deal valuation
Jared Ebersole and Luke St. Amand faced the sharks in Season 16, Episode 11 in the episode that aired February 7, 2025, bringing their New York, NY business with them. Lectec, the educational technology, pitched in the Kids & Education category, one of 134 kids & education businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $1M valuation on the business.
Robert Herjavec made the deal at $100,000 for 15% equity. That priced the company at $667K, a haircut from the $1M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 16, 45 of 64 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Kids & Education category overall, roughly 66% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Lectec?
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Did Lectec get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Lectec closed a deal for $100,000 in exchange for 15% equity, with Robert Herjavec.
Which shark invested in Lectec?
Robert Herjavec invested in Lectec ($100,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Lectec on?
Lectec appeared in Season 16, Episode 11, which aired February 7, 2025.
How much was Lectec asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $100,000 for 10% of the company, a $1M valuation.
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