Maven's Creamery Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 10, Episode 20

What Happened to Maven's Creamery After Shark Tank

Is Maven's Creamery still in business? No — the company has shut down.

Deal Fell Through

Deal fell through over differences on pricing and distribution plans; co-founder Gwen Nguyen said they felt they were being asked to give up too much of the company.

  • Artisanal ice cream pitched on Shark Tank Season 10
  • No deal made on the show
  • Difficult ice cream market with high competition
  • Company appears to have ceased or significantly scaled down operations

Last updated Sep 7, 2026.

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The Maven's Creamery Shark Tank Pitch

Maven's Creamery pitched on Shark Tank Season 10, Episode 20, which aired Sunday, April 21, 2019, asking for $400,000 for 10% of the company — a $4M valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $400,000 for 25% equity, valuing the company at $1.6M. The deal fell through after the show. Deal fell through over differences on pricing and distribution plans; co-founder Gwen Nguyen said they felt they were being asked to give up too much of the company.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S10E20Apr 21, 2019
Ask
$400,000for 10%
Ask Valuation
$4M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount
$400,000
Equity
25%
Valuation
$1.6M
Barbara CorcoranBarbara Corcoran