Brightwheel Shark Tank Update
app geared toward early education of toddlers
What Happened to Brightwheel After Shark Tank
Is Brightwheel still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$100M
Estimated annual revenue $100M+; valued at $600M+ in latest funding round
- Deal closed with Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca for $600,000 for 6.67% equity
- Signed a three-year, $1 million deal with The Learning Group; raised $10 million in 2017 including investment from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
- Software used by 25,000 schools by 2018; raised $55 million in February 2021
- Acquired Experience Early Learning in April 2023; $75 million in annual revenue, valued over $700 million as of July 2024
Last verified Apr 1, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Brightwheel Shark Tank Pitch
Brightwheel, from San Francisco, CA, pitched on Shark Tank Season 7, Episode 26, which aired Friday, April 29, 2016, asking for $400,000 for 4% of the company — a $10M valuation.
Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca teamed up and agreed to invest $600,000 for 6.7% equity, valuing the company at $9.0M. The deal closed after the show.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S7E26Apr 29, 2016
- Ask
- $400,000for 4%
- Ask Valuation
- $10M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $600,000
- Equity
- 6.7%
- Valuation
- $9.0M
Mark Cuban
Chris Sacca