Wild Squirrel Nut Butter Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:Out of BusinessFood & BeverageSeason 3, Episode 14Portland, ORby Erika Welsh and Keeley TillotsonWebsite

What Happened to Wild Squirrel Nut Butter After Shark Tank

Is Wild Squirrel Nut Butter still in business? No — the company has shut down.

Deal Fell Through

Deal with Barbara Corcoran did not close after due diligence

  • On-air deal with Barbara Corcoran for $50,000 for 40% equity; founders decided not to proceed post-show
  • Rebranded to Wild Friends Foods (later Wild Friends Nut Butter) after trademark dispute in 2016
  • Grew to $14 million annual revenue by 2021
  • Company shut down in April 2024

Last verified Apr 10, 2026.

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The Wild Squirrel Nut Butter Shark Tank Pitch

Erika Welsh and Keeley Tillotson of Portland, OR pitched Wild Squirrel Nut Butter on Shark Tank Season 3, Episode 14, which aired Friday, May 11, 2012, asking for $50,000 for 10% of the company — a $500,000 valuation.

Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $50,000 for 40% equity, valuing the company at $125,000. The deal fell through after the show. Deal with Barbara Corcoran did not close after due diligence.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S3E14May 11, 2012
Ask
$50,000for 10%
Ask Valuation
$500,000

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount
$50,000
Equity
40%
Valuation
$125,000
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