Tough Tie Shark Tank Update
Kid- and life-proof ties
What Happened to Tough Tie After Shark Tank
Is Tough Tie still in business? Yes — still in business.
$4M
reported annual revenue
- On-air deal with Robert Herjavec ($100K for 35%) never closed
- $208K in sales in 2018 at time of pitch
- Rebranded and expanded product line to belts, socks, and face masks
- $4M annual revenue as of June 2022
Last verified Apr 5, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Tough Tie Shark Tank Pitch
Kevin Shoemaker and Skylar Bennett pitched Tough Tie on Shark Tank Season 11, Episode 22, which aired Friday, May 8, 2020, asking for $100,000 for 15% of the company — a $666,667 valuation.
Robert Herjavec agreed to invest $100,000 for 35% equity, valuing the company at $285,714. The deal closed after the show.
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S11E22May 8, 2020
- Ask
- $100,000for 15%
- Ask Valuation
- $666,667
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $100,000
- Equity
- 35%
- Valuation
- $285,714
Robert Herjavec