The Original Profender
No DealFitness Equipment
The Original Profender, the fitness equipment, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 3, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $75K
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $500K
- Sought valuation
Tony Devine faced the sharks in Season 3, Episode 8 in the episode that aired March 9, 2012, bringing their Bristol, PA business with them. The Original Profender, the fitness equipment, pitched in the Sports & Outdoors category, one of 154 sports & outdoors businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $75,000 in exchange for 15% equity, putting a $500K valuation on the business.
The Original Profender 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 3, 28 of 60 pitches ended in a handshake. 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 The Original Profender?
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Did The Original Profender get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. The Original Profender pitched the sharks but left Season 3 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was The Original Profender on?
The Original Profender appeared in Season 3, Episode 8, which aired March 9, 2012.
How much was The Original Profender asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $75,000 for 15% of the company, a $500K valuation.
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