A Perfect Pear Shark Tank Update
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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 1, Episode 2Napa Valley, CAby Susan KnappWebsite
What Happened to A Perfect Pear After Shark Tank
Is A Perfect Pear still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- On-air deal with Robert Herjavec and Kevin Harrington for $500K for 50% did not close
- Closed the business in February 2010
Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The A Perfect Pear Shark Tank Pitch
Susan Knapp of Napa Valley, CA pitched A Perfect Pear on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 2, which aired Sunday, August 16, 2009, asking for $500,000 for 15% of the company — a $3.3M valuation.
Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary teamed up and agreed to invest $500,000 for 50% equity, valuing the company at $1M. The deal fell through after the show. Deal never closed for undisclosed reasons.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S1E2Aug 16, 2009
- Ask
- $500,000for 15%
- Ask Valuation
- $3.3M
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $500,000
- Equity
- 50%
- Valuation
- $1M
Robert Herjavec
Kevin O'Leary