Samson Martin
No DealWomen's Apparel
Samson Martin is a women's apparel that got its big break on Shark Tank in Season 2, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $50K
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $333K
- Sought valuation
Founder Kim Preis stepped onto the carpet in Season 2, Episode 9 in the episode that aired May 13, 2011, bringing their Chicago, IL business with them. Samson Martin, the women's apparel, pitched in the Fashion & Beauty category, one of 239 fashion & beauty businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
The ask was $50,000 for 15% of the company, an implied valuation of $333K.
No deal. Every shark declined, and Samson Martin walked. But a Shark Tank appearance reaches millions of viewers whether or not a check gets written, and plenty of no-deal companies have turned that airtime into lasting businesses.
Season 2 saw 36 pitches, and 19 of them closed a deal on air. In the Fashion & Beauty category overall, roughly 58% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Samson Martin?
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Did Samson Martin get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. Samson Martin pitched the sharks but left Season 2 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was Samson Martin on?
Samson Martin appeared in Season 2, Episode 9, which aired May 13, 2011.
How much was Samson Martin asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $50,000 for 15% of the company, a $333K valuation.
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