Scan Shark Tank Update

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No DealNow:AcquiredTechnologySeason 5, Episode 4San Francisco, CAby Garrett GeeWebsite

What Happened to Scan After Shark Tank

Is Scan still in business? It was acquired.

Acquired by Snapchat (Snap Inc.) in 2014 for $54 million

  • Appeared on Season 5, no deal made (sharks valued it too low)
  • QR code scanning app
  • Acquired by Snapchat/Snap Inc. for $54 million in 2014
  • One of the biggest missed opportunities by the sharks
  • Technology was integrated into Snapchat's QR code features (Snapcodes)

Did not accept a deal on the show.

Last updated Sep 7, 2026.

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The Scan Shark Tank Pitch

Garrett Gee of San Francisco, CA pitched Scan on Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 4, which aired Friday, October 11, 2013, asking for $1M for 5% of the company — a $20M valuation.

Scan left the Tank without a deal.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S5E4Oct 11, 2013
Ask
$1Mfor 5%
Ask Valuation
$20M