Gunnar Optiks Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Gunnar Optiks After Shark Tank
Is Gunnar Optiks still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
- As of February, 2023, the company is still in business and has annual revenue north of $8 million.
Last verified Apr 1, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Gunnar Optiks Shark Tank Pitch
Joe Croft of Carlsbad, CA pitched Gunnar Optiks on Shark Tank Season 9, Episode 22, which aired Sunday, February 11, 2018, asking for $750,000 for 5% of the company — a $15M valuation.
Lori Greiner agreed to invest $750,000 for 5% equity, valuing the company at $15M, structured with a $750,000 loan. The deal fell through after the show. Existing shareholders did not agree to the deal terms.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S9E22Feb 11, 2018
- Ask
- $750,000for 5%
- Ask Valuation
- $15M
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $750,000
- Equity
- 5%
- Valuation
- $15M
- Loan
- $750,000
Lori Greiner