Business Case Studies
Is Atlas Monroe Still in Business? The Fried Chicken Brand Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
No. Atlas Monroe turned down a $1 million offer from Mark Cuban, saw early sales success, then filed for Chapter…
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Business Case Studies
Is AngelLift Still in Business? It Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Without a Shark Deal
Yes. AngelLift's deal with Lori Greiner never closed, but the DermaStrips skincare brand is still selling and estimated at $4-5…
Business Case Studies
Is Click and Carry Still in Business? It Hit $8 Million in Sales Even After the Deal Fell Through
Yes. Click and Carry's on-air deal with Barbara Corcoran and Mark Cuban never officially closed, but the bag-carrying handle is…
Business Case Studies
Is Doatnut Still in Business? The Shark Tank Deal Wiped Out Its Debt and It’s Thriving
Yes. Doatnut's $200,000 deal with Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban helped clear a $70,000 debt, and the oat-based donut shop…
Business Case Studies
Is Morninghead Still in Business? Reports on the Bed-Head Cap Genuinely Conflict
Unclear. Some sources call Morninghead defunct since around 2023, others still list it as active. Talmyn isn't going to force…
Business Case Studies
Is UnPack Still in Business? The Shark Tank Delivery Startup Folded Within a Year
No. UnPack, the hotel and Airbnb delivery service that pitched on Shark Tank Season 8, quietly shut down by the…
Business Case Studies
Is Umano Still in Business? The Brand Closed Less Than a Year After Its Shark Tank Deal
No. Umano's deal with Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban didn't close, and the social-impact clothing brand shut down in March…
Business Case Studies
Is Cubicall Still in Business? It Thrived Even After the Shark Tank Deal Fell Through
Yes. Cubicall's deal with Barbara Corcoran never closed, but the office phone booth company now counts SAP, Goldman Sachs, and…
Business Case Studies
Is Tanoshi Still in Business? The Kids’ Tablet Company Shut Down in 2024
No. Tanoshi took a real $500,000 Shark Tank deal and boomed during the pandemic, but shut down in 2024 despite…
Business Case Studies
Is JumpForward Still in Business? It Was Acquired Years Ago, But the Product Lives On
Yes, technically. JumpForward's on-air Shark Tank deal never closed, but the company was acquired by Active Network in 2016 and…