Zuvaa Shark Tank Update
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What Happened to Zuvaa After Shark Tank
Is Zuvaa still in business? No — the company has shut down.
- In 2019, Kelechi issued a public notice to announce the shutdown of ZUVAA.
- In February 2020, Kelechi rebranded her business to Uju Media with plans to relaunch in 2021. However, Kelechi attempted to scale with this new brand but eventually went out of business.
- The company's social media accounts and website were dormant by 2024.
Last updated Sep 7, 2026. Web-confirmed sources.
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The Zuvaa Shark Tank Pitch
Zuvaa pitched on Shark Tank Season 9, Episode 19, which aired Sunday, January 21, 2018, asking for $460,000 for 10% of the company — a $4.6M valuation.
Zuvaa left the Tank without a deal.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S9E19Jan 21, 2018
- Ask
- $460,000for 10%
- Ask Valuation
- $4.6M