Classroom Jams Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessChildren & EducationSeason 1, Episode 2Chicago, ILby Mark FurigayWebsite

What Happened to Classroom Jams After Shark Tank

Is Classroom Jams still in business? No — the company has shut down.

No deal — follow-up with Houghton Mifflin for national test resulted in no lasting business
Founder became educational director for Street Level Youth Media in 2011
In 2016, founder became English teacher at Dyett High School for the Arts in Chicago

Last verified Apr 5, 2026.

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The Classroom Jams Shark Tank Pitch

Mark Furigay of Chicago, IL pitched Classroom Jams on Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 2, which aired Sunday, August 16, 2009, asking for $250,000 for 10% of the company — a $2.5M valuation.

Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary teamed up and agreed to invest $250,000 for 100% equity, valuing the company at $250,000, plus a royalty per unit. The deal fell through after the show.

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Pitch Details

Aired: S1E2Aug 16, 2009
Ask: $250,000for 10%
Ask Valuation: $2.5M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount: $250,000
Equity: 100%
Valuation: $250,000
Royalty: yes per_unit

Barbara Corcoran

Robert Herjavec