Gerty
DealLife-size Emotional Support Inflatables for Pets
Gerty is a life-size emotional support inflatables for pets that got its big break on Shark Tank in Season 17, and convinced Kevin O'Leary to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
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- Asked for
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- Offered equity
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- Sought valuation
- $50K
- Deal amount
- 30%
- Deal equity
- $167K
- Deal valuation
Founder Todd Schram stepped onto the carpet in Season 17, Episode 2 in the episode that aired October 1, 2025. Gerty, the life-size emotional support inflatables for pets, pitched in the Other category, one of 39 other businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
Kevin O'Leary made the deal at $50,000 for 30% equity. The deal valued the company at $167K.
Season 17 saw 71 pitches, and 54 of them closed a deal on air. In the Other category overall, roughly 69% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Gerty?
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Did Gerty get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Gerty closed a deal for $50,000 in exchange for 30% equity, with Kevin O'Leary.
Which shark invested in Gerty?
Kevin O'Leary invested in Gerty ($50,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was Gerty on?
Gerty appeared in Season 17, Episode 2, which aired October 1, 2025.
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