The honest answer is that Morninghead’s current status is genuinely unclear, and reporting on it conflicts. The hair-flattening sleep cap pitched on Shark Tank Season 5 hasn’t had a definitive, confirmed shutdown announcement, but the signs of inactivity are hard to ignore.
What happened on Shark Tank
Morninghead pitched its cap, designed to keep hair from flattening or tangling overnight, on Season 5. After the show, founder Max Valverde moved on to co-found a separate travel booking software startup, while his wife took over day-to-day Morninghead operations.
What the evidence actually shows
Without shark investment or a major retail partnership, the business struggled to maintain momentum. By 2023, the product appeared to be unavailable on both Amazon and eBay despite the company’s own website claiming otherwise, and its social media accounts, including Instagram and Twitter, hadn’t been updated in years. At the same time, some sources report the product still listed on Amazon and estimate a net worth around $200,000. That contradiction is exactly why a firm yes-or-no answer isn’t responsible here.
Frequently asked questions
Did Morninghead get a Shark Tank deal?
Available reporting doesn’t confirm a closed deal from the Season 5 pitch.
Is Morninghead’s product still for sale?
Sources disagree. Some say it’s no longer available on major retailers; others report ongoing sales. Talmyn couldn’t confirm a single current status.
What is the founder doing now?
Max Valverde moved on to co-found a separate travel booking software company.
For more Shark Tank updates, see Talmyn’s Business Case Studies desk.
