Shark Tank Season 1

Welcome to the inaugural season of Shark Tank — the show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of seasoned investors, known as the “sharks.” Season 1 premiered on August 9, 2009, and concluded on February 5, 2010. This season set the stage for countless entrepreneurs to showcase their unique products and business ideas, hoping to secure investments and guidance from the sharks.

The first season featured a diverse range of companies, from gourmet food businesses to high-tech gadgets and children’s toys. Each episode was packed with excitement, as entrepreneurs faced tough questions and negotiations. The sharks, known for their expertise and sharp business acumen, provided valuable insights and, in many cases, much-needed capital to help these businesses grow.

List of Companies in Shark Tank Season 1

• 50 State Capitals Deck: An educational card game.
• A Perfect Pear: A gourmet food company.
• Attached Note: A product for attaching notes to gifts.
• AVA The Elephant: A talking medicine dispenser for children.
• Body Jac: A fitness product designed to assist with push-ups.
• Boogie Box Fitness: A fitness program combining dance and exercise.
• Captain Ice Cream: A traveling ice cream business.
• Caffeindicator: A caffeine testing strip.
• Chef In Black, Inc.: Chinese-inspired salad dressings.
• Chill Soda: A line of sodas.
• Chopstick Art: Art made from recycled chopsticks.
• Classroom Jams: Educational music for children.
• Coffee Brand Gifts: Custom coffee gifts.
• Coverplay: A slipcover for play yards.
• Cornucopia Express: A meal delivery service.
• Crooked Jaw: A clothing line.
• Element Bars: Custom energy bars.
• Face Blok: Sunscreen sticks for easy application.
• The Factionist: A clothing line.
• The Fizz: A root beer float cup for bottled soda.
• Fridge Fronts: Magnetic decorations for refrigerators.
• The Fun House Project: An entertainment company.
• Gayla Bentley Fashion: Fashion accessories.
• Gift Card Rescue: A service to buy and sell gift cards.
• Good Grief Celebrations: Funeral planning services.
• Graffiti Removal Services: A graffiti removal service.
• Grease Monkey Wipes: Cleaning wipes for hands and tools.
• Grill Charms: Identifying charms for grill utensils.
• Hells Bells Helmets: Custom motorcycle helmets.
• Ink Flip: An ink printer refill program.
• Ionic Ear: A wireless earpiece.
• Jump Forward: A sports training device.
• Kalyx Technologies: A technology company.
• LegalGrind: A coffee shop with legal services.
• LifeBelt: A safety device for children.
• Lightfilm: A lighting product.
• LipStix ReMix: A lipstick mixing product.
• Llama Brew: A coffee company.
• Mr. Poncho: Phone cases with built-in headphone storage.
• Mr. Tod’s Pie Factory: A pie bakery.
• My Therapy Journal: A therapeutic journal.
• New Era Brands: A branding company.
• Notehall: A service for buying and selling class notes.
• Nubrella (now Canope): A hands-free umbrella.
• Pillars of Slippers: At-home shoe shopping parties.
• Qubits Toys: STEM-inspired building sets for kids.
• Romp N’ Roll: A toddler play center.
• SENDaBALL: A ball delivery service with personalized messages.
• Souls Calling, Inc.: A spiritual guidance service.
• Soy-Yer-Dough: A play dough made from soy.
• Thin Gloss: A line of lip glosses.
• Throx: Socks sold in sets of three.
• Treasure Chest Pets: Plush toys with hidden storage compartments.
• TurboBaster: A turkey baster.
• Uroclub: A portable urinal for golfers hidden inside a golf club.
• Virtusphere: A virtual reality training device.
• Voyage Air Guitar: A portable, collapsible guitar.
• Stress Free Kids
• Nubrella
• Hell’s Bells
• Sticky Note Holder

Sharks Tank Cast in Season 1

In the first season, the panel of sharks consisted of five main investors:

• Kevin Harrington: Expert in infomercials and direct marketing.
• Daymond John: Founder of FUBU, a branding and marketing guru.
• Kevin O’Leary: Venture capitalist and entrepreneur, often called “Mr. Wonderful.”
• Barbara Corcoran: A real estate mogul with a sharp eye for business opportunities.
• Robert Herjavec: A technology entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert.

These sharks brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, offering guidance and investment to the entrepreneurs who impressed them.

Top Products from Season 1

Food and Beverage

• A Perfect Pear: Gourmet food company founded by Susan Knapp, securing a $500,000 investment for 50% equity from Robert Herjavec and Kevin Harrington.
• Chef in Black: Chinese-inspired salad dressings by Dorene Humason, receiving a $50,000 investment for 35% equity from Barbara Corcoran.
• Captain Ice Cream: A traveling ice cream business by Tim Gavern, although he did not secure a deal.

Health and Wellness

• Ava the Elephant: A talking medicine dispenser for kids by Tiffany Krumins, securing a $50,000 investment for 55% equity from Barbara Corcoran.
• The Uro Club: A portable urinal for golfers by Dr. Floyd Seskin, receiving a $25,000 investment for 70% equity from Kevin Harrington.

Clothing and Accessories

• Crooked Jaw: MMA-themed clothing by Craig French, who did not secure a deal.
• Hells Bells Helmets: Custom motorcycle helmets by Marix Stone and Dr. Nancy Tanchel, receiving a $200,000 investment for 50% equity from Daymond John.
• Mr. Poncho: Phone cases with built-in headphone storage by Sandy Hyun and Roman Pietrs, who did not secure a deal.

Home and Garden

• Llama Brew: Plant food made from llama manure, featured but details on the deal are unspecified.
• Nubrella: Hands-free umbrella by Alan Dowe, featured but deal details are unspecified.

Toys and Kids

• Romp n’ Roll: Toddler play centers with gym, art, and music classes by Babz and Michael Barnett, who did not secure a deal.
• LipStix ReMix: Makeup product by Jill Quillin, receiving a $105,000 investment for 50% equity from Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, and Kevin Harrington.

Tech and Electronics

• Ink Flip: Ink printer refill program by Andy Sperry, who did not secure a deal.

Miscellaneous

• The Bobble Place: Custom bobble heads by Jeff Wolsky, who did not secure a deal.
• SENDaBALL: Unique ball delivery service, featured but deal details are unspecified.
• Legal Grind: Coffee shop with legal services by Jeff and Annie Hughes, who did not secure a deal.

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At SharkWorth, we are dedicated to providing you with the latest updates on all companies that have appeared on Shark Tank. From their net worth to their current status, we cover it all. Our site offers detailed information sorted by season for easy navigation.

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