Lavabox Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Lavabox After Shark Tank
Is Lavabox still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$2M
reported annual revenue
- Accepted deal with Lori Greiner on air ($200K/12.5% + $0.75/unit royalty); founder chose not to close ~10 months later to retain full ownership
- Revenue reached ~$1M in 2022; on track for ~$2M in 2023
- Launched Amazon storefront in July 2024
- Donates $1 per sale to Protect Our Rivers conservation org
- Retained full ownership by declining Lori's deal
Last verified Apr 4, 2026.
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The Lavabox Shark Tank Pitch
Josh Thurmond pitched Lavabox on Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 18, which aired Friday, March 31, 2023, asking for $200,000 for 10% of the company — a $2M valuation.
Lori Greiner agreed to invest $200,000 for 12.5% equity, valuing the company at $1.6M, plus a royalty of 0.75. The deal fell through after the show. Founder chose not to close ~10 months after filming.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S14E18Mar 31, 2023
- Ask
- $200,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $2M
Deal Terms
Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.
- Amount
- $200,000
- Equity
- 12.5%
- Valuation
- $1.6M
- Royalty
- 0.75 per_unit
Lori Greiner