VPCABS
Dealdigital pinball machine
VPCABS, the digital pinball machine, landed on the national radar after pitching the sharks in Season 7, and convinced Daymond John to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $200K
- Asked for
- 10%
- Offered equity
- $2M
- Sought valuation
- $200K
- Deal amount
- 25%
- Deal equity
- $800K
- Deal valuation
The entrepreneurs faced the sharks in Season 7, Episode 28 in the episode that aired May 13, 2016. VPCABS, the digital pinball machine, pitched in the Media & Entertainment category, one of 29 media & entertainment businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
They came in asking $200,000 in exchange for 10% equity, putting a $2M valuation on the business.
Daymond John made the deal at $200,000 for 25% equity. That priced the company at $800K, a haircut from the $2M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Across Season 7, 66 of 116 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Media & Entertainment 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 VPCABS?
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Did VPCABS get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. VPCABS closed a deal for $200,000 in exchange for 25% equity, with Daymond John.
Which shark invested in VPCABS?
Daymond John invested in VPCABS ($200,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was VPCABS on?
VPCABS appeared in Season 7, Episode 28, which aired May 13, 2016.
How much was VPCABS asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $200,000 for 10% of the company, a $2M valuation.
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