Dino Don Shark Tank Update
Life-sized dinosaur animatronics
What Happened to Dino Don After Shark Tank
Is Dino Don still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$4.2M
reported annual revenue
- Deal closed: $500,000 for 25% equity with Mark Cuban
- $1.6 million in sales in 2019; $5 million in sales in 2020; projecting $15 million for 2021 with 40 orders
- Biggest supplier of robotic dinosaurs in the USA; venues with exhibits see 15%–50% increase in visitor traffic
Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Dino Don Shark Tank Pitch
Don Lessem and Valerie Jones pitched Dino Don on Shark Tank Season 12, Episode 25, which aired Friday, May 21, 2021, asking for $500,000 for 10% of the company — a $5M valuation.
Mark Cuban agreed to invest $500,000 for 25% equity, valuing the company at $2M. The deal closed after the show.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S12E25May 21, 2021
- Ask
- $500,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $5M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $500,000
- Equity
- 25%
- Valuation
- $2M
Mark Cuban