Rumi Spice
Dealsaffron imported from Afghanistan
Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, Rumi Spice is a saffron imported from afghanistan in Season 8, and convinced Mark Cuban to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $250K
- Asked for
- 5%
- Offered equity
- $5M
- Sought valuation
- $250K
- Deal amount
- 15%
- Deal equity
- $1.7M
- Deal valuation
The founders walked into the Tank in Season 8, Episode 23 in the episode that aired May 5, 2017. Rumi Spice, the saffron imported from afghanistan, pitched in the Food & Drink category, one of 318 food & drink businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $250,000 for a 5% stake, which valued the company at $5M.
Mark Cuban made the deal at $250,000 for 15% equity. That priced the company at $1.7M, a haircut from the $5M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Rumi Spice was one of 96 businesses to pitch in Season 8, where 59 deals got done. In the Food & Drink category overall, roughly 61% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Rumi Spice?
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Did Rumi Spice get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Rumi Spice closed a deal for $250,000 in exchange for 15% equity, with Mark Cuban.
Which shark invested in Rumi Spice?
Mark Cuban invested in Rumi Spice ($250,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Rumi Spice on?
Rumi Spice appeared in Season 8, Episode 23, which aired May 5, 2017.
How much was Rumi Spice asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $250,000 for 5% of the company, a $5M valuation.
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