Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky
No DealSpecialty Food
Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky, the specialty food, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 2, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $25K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- $125K
- Sought valuation
Ken Howell faced the sharks in Season 2, Episode 4 in the episode that aired April 8, 2011, bringing their Hope Mills, NC business with them. Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky, the specialty food, pitched in the Food & Drink category, one of 318 food & drink businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $25,000 in exchange for 20% equity, putting a $125K valuation on the business.
Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky 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 2, 19 of 36 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 Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky?
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Did Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky pitched the sharks but left Season 2 without a deal.
What season of Shark Tank was Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky on?
Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky appeared in Season 2, Episode 4, which aired April 8, 2011.
How much was Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $25,000 for 20% of the company, a $125K valuation.
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