Sara Blakely
Sara Blakely has made 4 deals on Shark Tank — 1 fell through after the show; biggest: $350,000 in Sonnet James.
Guest Shark
Founder of Spanx, which she started with $5,000 in savings. Became the youngest self-made female billionaire.
Sara Blakely's Shark Tank Deals
Active Deals
3
4 made on air
Invested
$800,000
Close Rate
75%
3 of 4 confirmed
Avg Deal
$266,667
Median Deal
$250,000
Avg Valuation
$2.0M
Estimated Portfolio Value
Est. Stake Value
$453,511
2 of 3 companies valued
Est. ROI
102%
on $225,000, the Shark's share of the 2 valued deals
| Company | Revenue | Est. Value | Stake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice's Table | $6M | $19.8M | $324,057 |
| The Kombucha Shop | $2M | $5M | $129,454 |
Stake = reported revenue × category multiple × equity share. Only 2 of 3 portfolio companies have reported revenue.
Deals by Season
Top Categories
Fashion & Beauty
1
Services
1
Food & Beverage
1
Every Sara Blakely Shark Tank Deal (3 deals, 1 fell through)
| Company | Amount | Where it is now |
|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | Operating | |
| $200,000 | Operating | |
| $250,000 | Thriving | |
Brazyn LifeFell Through | $250,000 | Thriving |