Guard Llama Shark Tank Update
remote that activates a personal emergency service
What Happened to Guard Llama After Shark Tank
Is Guard Llama still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- Partnered with the National Association of Realtors to distribute the devices to realtors.
- The deal with Barbara never closed.
- Fall 2019: founder arrested; Police seized 600 grams of ecstasy, 7 grams of mushrooms, cocaine and 65 grams of weed from his home.
- February 2021: Parisi was indicted for drug trafficking.
- By the end of 2021, after numerous complaints about the company not allowing customers to cancel the service, the company went out of business.
Last verified Apr 1, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Guard Llama Shark Tank Pitch
Guard Llama, from Chicago, IL, pitched on Shark Tank Season 8, Episode 21, which aired Friday, April 14, 2017, asking for $100,000 for 5% of the company — a $2M valuation.
Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $100,000 for 18% equity, valuing the company at $555,556, plus a royalty per unit. The deal fell through after the show. Founder passed on deal; said terms were very one-sided after due diligence.
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S8E21Apr 14, 2017
- Ask
- $100,000for 5%
- Ask Valuation
- $2M
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $100,000
- Equity
- 18%
- Valuation
- $555,556
- Royalty
- yes per_unit
Barbara Corcoran