Verbalize It Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessServicesSeason 4, Episode 26New York, NYby Ryan Frankel and Kunal SardaWebsite

What Happened to Verbalize It After Shark Tank

Is Verbalize It still in business? No — the company has shut down.

Deal Fell Through

Founders dropped Kevin O'Leary deal before show aired; raised VC independently

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The Verbalize It Shark Tank Pitch

Ryan Frankel and Kunal Sarda of New York, NY pitched Verbalize It on Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 26, which aired Friday, May 17, 2013, asking for $250,000 for 15% of the company — a $1.7M valuation.

Kevin O'Leary agreed to invest $250,000 for 20% equity, valuing the company at $1.3M. The deal fell through after the show. Founders dropped Kevin O'Leary deal before show aired; raised VC independently.

Pitch Details

Aired
S4E26May 17, 2013
Ask
$250,000for 15%
Ask Valuation
$1.7M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount
$250,000
Equity
20%
Valuation
$1.3M