Yes, Zup Boards is still in business and has grown well beyond its original product. The towable water-board company left Shark Tank without a deal, but the exposure alone reshaped the business.
What happened on Shark Tank
Zup pitched on Season 9, Episode 17, and did not receive an investment offer from any Shark.
What the company looks like now
Despite the rejection, Zup saw a 4,000% spike in website traffic following the episode. Founders Nick Kierpiec, Glen Duff, and Scott Parks used that momentum to expand well past the original towable water-board, adding tubes, mats, kneeboards, paddles, life jackets, and stand-up paddleboard variants to the lineup. As of 2025, Zup Boards carries an estimated net worth of $4.8 million and sells through its own website, Amazon, and select sporting goods retailers, with all three original founders still leading the company.
Frequently asked questions
Did Zup Boards get a Shark Tank deal?
No, no Shark made an investment offer during the Season 9 pitch.
What is Zup’s estimated net worth today?
Around $4.8 million as of 2025.
What products does Zup sell now?
A full watersports lineup including tubes, mats, kneeboards, paddles, life jackets, and paddleboard variants, beyond its original towable board.
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