Shell Bobbers
DealOutdoor Recreation
Best known from its Shark Tank appearance, Shell Bobbers is a outdoor recreation in Season 4, and convinced Mark Cuban to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $80K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- $400K
- Sought valuation
- $80K
- Deal amount
- 33%
- Deal equity
- $242K
- Deal valuation
Jeff Stafford and Dusty Holloway walked into the Tank in Season 4, Episode 22 in the episode that aired April 26, 2013, bringing their Oviedo, FL business with them. Shell Bobbers, the outdoor recreation, pitched in the Sports & Outdoors category, one of 154 sports & outdoors businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was $80,000 for a 20% stake, which valued the company at $400K.
Mark Cuban made the deal at $80,000 for 33% equity. That priced the company at $242K, a haircut from the $400K the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Shell Bobbers was one of 103 businesses to pitch in Season 4, where 52 deals got done. In the Sports & Outdoors category overall, roughly 64% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Shell Bobbers?
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Did Shell Bobbers get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Shell Bobbers closed a deal for $80,000 in exchange for 33% equity, with Mark Cuban.
Which shark invested in Shell Bobbers?
Mark Cuban invested in Shell Bobbers ($80,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Shell Bobbers on?
Shell Bobbers appeared in Season 4, Episode 22, which aired April 26, 2013.
How much was Shell Bobbers asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $80,000 for 20% of the company, a $400K valuation.
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