The Bobble Place
No DealToys and Games
The Bobble Place is a toys and games that got its big break on Shark Tank in Season 1, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $75K
- Asked for
- 18%
- Offered equity
- $417K
- Sought valuation
Founder Jeff Wolsky stepped onto the carpet in Season 1, Episode 10 in the episode that aired October 20, 2009, bringing their Tampa, FL business with them. The Bobble Place, the toys and games, pitched in the Kids & Education category, one of 134 kids & education businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
The ask was $75,000 for 18% of the company, an implied valuation of $417K.
No deal. Every shark declined, and The Bobble Place 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 1 saw 64 pitches, and 27 of them closed a deal on air. 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 The Bobble Place?
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Did The Bobble Place get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. The Bobble Place pitched the sharks but left Season 1 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was The Bobble Place on?
The Bobble Place appeared in Season 1, Episode 10, which aired October 20, 2009.
How much was The Bobble Place asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $75,000 for 18% of the company, a $417K valuation.
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