Daisy Cakes Shark Tank Update

Southern-style layer cakes made from scratch using family recipes, shipped nationwide via mail order

DealNow:ThrivingFood & BeverageSeason 2, Episode 6Greenville, SCby Kim NelsonWebsite

What Happened to Daisy Cakes After Shark Tank

Is Daisy Cakes still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.

$4M

reported annual revenue

  • Deal with Barbara Corcoran on Season 2 for $50K/25% + $1/cake royalty until recouped
  • Sold over $1M in cakes within weeks of airing
  • Southern-style layer cakes shipped nationwide
  • One of Barbara's noted early deals
  • Expanded to Las Vegas bakery and new product lines
  • ~$4M annual revenue as of 2024

Last verified Apr 4, 2026.

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The Daisy Cakes Shark Tank Pitch

Kim Nelson of Greenville, SC pitched Daisy Cakes on Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 6, which aired Friday, April 22, 2011, asking for $50,000 for 25% of the company — a $200,000 valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $50,000 for 25% equity, valuing the company at $200,000, plus a royalty of 1. The deal closed after the show.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S2E6Apr 22, 2011
Ask
$50,000for 25%
Ask Valuation
$200,000

Deal Terms

Amount
$50,000
Equity
25%
Valuation
$200,000
Royalty
1 dollar_per_unit
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