Chapul Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Chapul After Shark Tank
Is Chapul still in business? Yes — still in business.
$500,000
estimated annual revenue
- Cricket protein bars — pioneer in edible insect space
- Deal with Mark Cuban on Season 6
- Pivoted to Chapul Farms focusing on insect agriculture and waste upcycling technology
- Raised additional funding for agricultural technology
Last verified Apr 1, 2026.
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The Chapul Shark Tank Pitch
Pat Crowley of Salt Lake City, UT pitched Chapul on Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 21, which aired Friday, March 21, 2014, asking for $50,000 for 5% of the company — a $1M valuation.
Mark Cuban agreed to invest $50,000 for 15% equity, valuing the company at $333,333. The deal closed after the show.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S5E21Mar 21, 2014
- Ask
- $50,000for 5%
- Ask Valuation
- $1M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $50,000
- Equity
- 15%
- Valuation
- $333,333
Mark Cuban