XCraft Shark Tank Update

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Fell ThroughNow:OperatingTechnologySeason 7, Episode 5

What Happened to XCraft After Shark Tank

Is XCraft still in business? Yes — still in business.

$6M

reported annual revenue

Deal Fell Through

Five-shark deal did not survive post-show due diligence and terms negotiation. No specific reason publicly documented.

  • On-air deal with all five sharks for $1.5 million for 25% did not close post-show
  • Post-show Kickstarter raised over $170,000; raised $1,068,687 on StartEngine in 2018
  • Pivoted to defense, mapping, and public safety drone applications; partnered with T-Mobile
  • Annual revenue estimated $6 million

Last verified Apr 1, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.

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The XCraft Shark Tank Pitch

XCraft pitched on Shark Tank Season 7, Episode 5, which aired Friday, October 23, 2015, asking for $500,000 for 20% of the company — a $2.5M valuation.

Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary teamed up and agreed to invest $1.5M for 25% equity, valuing the company at $6M. The deal fell through after the show. Five-shark deal did not survive post-show due diligence and terms negotiation. No specific reason publicly documented. The terms were later renegotiated: Deal renegotiated from original offer.

Watch the Pitch

Pitch Details

Aired
S7E5Oct 23, 2015
Ask
$500,000for 20%
Ask Valuation
$2.5M

Deal Terms

Terms agreed on air. The deal did not close.

Amount
$1.5M
Equity
25%
Valuation
$6M