While Lori Greiner has had tremendous success with her investments on Shark Tank, there have been a few pitches that did not receive a deal. Let’s take a look at some notable examples below:
Ring
Ring, a doorbell company that was later acquired by Amazon and became a billion-dollar company, is one of the memorable rejections on Shark Tank. Despite not securing a deal on the show, Ring went on to revolutionize home security with its innovative products.
Coffee Meets Bagel
Coffee Meets Bagel, a dating app, declined a $30 million offer from Mark Cuban but continued to raise funding, gaining millions of users in the process. This rejection didn’t hinder their success, as the app remains popular in the online dating market.
Chef Big Shake
Chef Big Shake, a seafood burger company, didn’t receive a deal on Shark Tank. However, the brand managed to achieve success by building its own customer base and expanding its reach through other avenues.
These examples demonstrate that while Shark Tank can provide great opportunities for entrepreneurs, securing a deal on the show isn’t the only path to success.
| Rejected Company | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Ring | Acquired by Amazon, became a billion-dollar company |
| Coffee Meets Bagel | Declined $30 million offer, raised funding, gained millions of users |
| Chef Big Shake | Did not receive a deal, but achieved success through other avenues |
