Freeloader
DealChild Carrier - Baby and Child Care
Freeloader appeared on Shark Tank in Season 5.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $200K
- Asked for
- 15%
- Offered equity
- $1.3M
- Sought valuation
- $200K
- On-air deal amount
- 33%
- Deal equity
- $606K
- Implied equity valuation
Erick Jansen presented Freeloader in Season 5, Episode 3. The episode aired October 4, 2013. The business was listed in Austin, TX.
The ask was $200,000 for 15% of the company, an implied valuation of $1.3M.
Freeloader reached a recorded on-air agreement with Robert Herjavec for $200,000 and 33% equity. The record lists a $606K implied deal valuation, compared with the $1.3M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.
The index records 60 accepted on-air deals among 116 Season 5 pitches. Across 12 travel pitches with known outcomes in the index, 42% are recorded as accepted deals.
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Did Freeloader get a deal on Shark Tank?
Freeloader reached a recorded on-air agreement with Robert Herjavec for $200,000 and 33% equity. The record lists a $606K implied deal valuation, compared with the $1.3M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.
Which shark made an on-air offer to Freeloader?
Robert Herjavec appears in the recorded on-air terms for Freeloader. The deal answer above gives the recorded structure.
What season of Shark Tank was Freeloader on?
Freeloader appeared in Season 5, Episode 3, which aired October 4, 2013.
How much was Freeloader asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $200,000 for 15% of the company, a $1.3M valuation.
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