Basepaws Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Basepaws After Shark Tank
Is Basepaws still in business? It was acquired.
Acquired by Zoetis (global animal health company) in 2022
- Cat DNA/genetics testing kit pitched on Shark Tank Season 10; no deal made
- Raised venture funding independently after Shark Tank
- Expanded from cat DNA to dog DNA and health testing
- Acquired by Zoetis, a major animal health company, in 2022
- Became a leading pet genetics testing brand before acquisition
Last verified Apr 1, 2026.
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The Basepaws Shark Tank Pitch
Basepaws pitched on Shark Tank Season 10, Episode 21, which aired Sunday, April 28, 2019, asking for $250,000 for 5% of the company — a $5M valuation.
Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary teamed up and agreed to invest $250,000 for 10% equity, valuing the company at $2.5M. The deal closed after the show.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S10E21Apr 28, 2019
- Ask
- $250,000for 5%
- Ask Valuation
- $5M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $250,000
- Equity
- 10%
- Valuation
- $2.5M
Robert Herjavec
Kevin O'Leary