The Dough Bar
Dealprotein donuts
The Dough Bar, the protein donuts, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 9, and convinced Barbara Corcoran to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $300K
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $2M
- Sought valuation
- $300K
- Deal amount
- 20%
- Deal equity
- $1.5M
- Deal valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 9, Episode 20 in the episode that aired January 28, 2018. The Dough Bar, the protein donuts, pitched in the Food & Drink category, one of 318 food & drink businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $300,000 in exchange for 15% equity, putting a $2M valuation on the business.
Barbara Corcoran made the deal at $300,000 for 20% equity. That priced the company at $1.5M, a haircut from the $2M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 9, 65 of 96 pitches ended in a handshake. 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 The Dough Bar?
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Did The Dough Bar get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. The Dough Bar closed a deal for $300,000 in exchange for 20% equity, with Barbara Corcoran.
Which shark invested in The Dough Bar?
Barbara Corcoran invested in The Dough Bar ($300,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was The Dough Bar on?
The Dough Bar appeared in Season 9, Episode 20, which aired January 28, 2018.
How much was The Dough Bar asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $300,000 for 15% of the company, a $2M valuation.
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