Plated Shark Tank Update

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What Happened to Plated After Shark Tank

Is Plated still in business? It was acquired.

Acquired by Albertsons for $300M in September 2017. Subscription service discontinued November 2019, now an in-store brand.

Deal Fell Through

Founders tried to renegotiate based on growth; Cuban walked; later dealt with O'Leary instead

Season 5, deal with Mark Cuban fell through
Acquired by Albertsons for $300M in 2017
Subscription service ended November 2019
Now operates as in-store prepared meals brand under Albertsons

Last verified Apr 1, 2026.

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The Plated Shark Tank Pitch

Plated, from New York, NY, pitched on Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 22, which aired Friday, April 4, 2014, asking for $500,000 for 4% of the company — a $12.5M valuation.

Mark Cuban agreed to invest $500,000 for 5.6% equity, valuing the company at $8.9M. The deal fell through after the show. Founders tried to renegotiate based on growth; Cuban walked; later dealt with O'Leary instead.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired: S5E22Apr 4, 2014
Ask: $500,000for 4%
Ask Valuation: $12.5M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount: $500,000
Equity: 5.6%
Valuation: $8.9M