The Buffer Bit
No DealAutomotive
The Buffer Bit, the automotive, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 5, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $75K
- Asked for
- 25%
- Offered equity
- $300K
- Sought valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 5, Episode 19 in the episode that aired March 7, 2014, bringing their La Grange, IL business with them. The Buffer Bit, the automotive, pitched in the Fashion & Beauty category, one of 239 fashion & beauty businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $75,000 in exchange for 25% equity, putting a $300K valuation on the business.
The Buffer Bit couldn't land an offer the founders would take, and the pitch ended without a deal. History says that's survivable: several of the show's biggest success stories left the Tank empty-handed.
Across Season 5, 60 of 116 pitches ended in a handshake. 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 The Buffer Bit?
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Did The Buffer Bit get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. The Buffer Bit pitched the sharks but left Season 5 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was The Buffer Bit on?
The Buffer Bit appeared in Season 5, Episode 19, which aired March 7, 2014.
How much was The Buffer Bit asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $75,000 for 25% of the company, a $300K valuation.
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