Shark Tank is more than just a simple TV show. It’s got just the right formula to be a longstanding success, from a panel of celebrity investors to off-the-wall businesses that are so crazy they just might work…in some cases.
Hopefuls want nothing more than to impress the sharks with their incredible business pitches, but it doesn’t always go down as they planned. While some companies do manage to secure funding and go on to become huge household names, others end up flailing in the water, begging for rescue.
The hit ABC show has been the key to making or breaking start-ups since 2009, but even the entrepreneurs that secure investment aren’t promised global success. It takes more than capital to go down in history as a true business legend – just ask Kevin O’Leary. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest successes and failures to come from the show.