Zip String Shark Tank Update
Handheld device that launches a loop of string through the air for tricks and games
What Happened to Zip String After Shark Tank
Is Zip String still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$650,000
reported annual revenue
- Deal with Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary for $100K/20%
- Sold out inventory within minutes of Shark Tank airing
- Viral TikTok reached 20M+ views, hit Reddit front page
- Over 2 million units sold worldwide
- Retail placement in Target, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, and 30+ countries
- Launched ZipString Luma glow-in-the-dark version
- Partnered with Dude Perfect for co-branded Walmart product
- Launched ZipString Aracna via Kickstarter in 2025
- Aracna nominated for Toy of the Year 2026
- 1 billion+ social media views across platforms
Last verified Apr 3, 2026.
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The Zip String Shark Tank Pitch
Austin Hillam and Stephen Fazio pitched Zip String on Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 9, which aired Friday, December 9, 2022, asking for $100,000 for 10% of the company — a $1M valuation.
Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary teamed up and agreed to invest $100,000 for 20% equity, valuing the company at $500,000. The deal closed after the show.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S14E9Dec 9, 2022
- Ask
- $100,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $1M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $100,000
- Equity
- 20%
- Valuation
- $500,000
Robert Herjavec
Kevin O'Leary