Pinblock
Dealbuilding blocks that are flexible
Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, Pinblock is a building blocks that are flexible in Season 8, and convinced Kevin O'Leary to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $100K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- $500K
- Sought valuation
- $100K
- Deal amount
- 50%
- Deal equity
- $200K
- Deal valuation
The founders walked into the Tank in Season 8, Episode 13 in the episode that aired January 13, 2017. Pinblock, the building blocks that are flexible, pitched in the Kids & Education category, one of 134 kids & education businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $100,000 for a 20% stake, which valued the company at $500K.
Kevin O'Leary made the deal at $100,000 for 50% equity. That priced the company at $200K, a haircut from the $500K the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Pinblock was one of 96 businesses to pitch in Season 8, where 59 deals got done. 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 Pinblock?
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Did Pinblock get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Pinblock closed a deal for $100,000 in exchange for 50% equity, with Kevin O'Leary.
Which shark invested in Pinblock?
Kevin O'Leary invested in Pinblock ($100,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Pinblock on?
Pinblock appeared in Season 8, Episode 13, which aired January 13, 2017.
How much was Pinblock asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $100,000 for 20% of the company, a $500K valuation.
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