Vurtego Shark Tank Update

High-performance air-powered pogo sticks for extreme sports

No DealNow:AcquiredFitness & SportsSeason 2, Episode 2Mission Viejo, CAby Brian SpencerWebsite

What Happened to Vurtego After Shark Tank

Is Vurtego still in business? It was acquired.

Acquired by Flybar Inc. (undisclosed terms)

  • No deal on Shark Tank S2 (asked $500K for 20%)
  • Received thousands of orders after the show
  • Raised $109K via IndieGoGo campaign in 2015
  • Reached ~$1M annual revenue
  • Acquired by Flybar Inc.; products now sold through flybar.com

Did not accept a deal on the show.

Last verified Apr 4, 2026.

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The Vurtego Shark Tank Pitch

Brian Spencer of Mission Viejo, CA pitched Vurtego on Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 2, which aired Friday, March 25, 2011, asking for $500,000 for 20% of the company — a $2.5M valuation.

Vurtego left the Tank without a deal.

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Pitch Details

Aired
S2E2Mar 25, 2011
Ask
$500,000for 20%
Ask Valuation
$2.5M