Zip String

Handheld device that launches a loop of string through the air for tricks and games

Zip StringDealChildren & EducationWebsiteby Austin Hillam, Stephen FazioS14E9

Pitch Details

Season / Episode

S14E9

Dec 9, 2022

Ask

$100,000

for 10%

Ask Valuation

$1M

Deal

$100,000

for 20%

Watch the Pitch

Deal Terms

Amount$100,000
Equity20%
Valuation$500,000

What Happened Next

Thriving

$650,000

reported

  • 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

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