Oru Kayak
DealOutdoor Recreation
Oru Kayak makes folding kayaks that pack down into a box for storage and transport. Its current official catalog includes several boats, accessories and replacement parts.
Compare the selected boat鈥檚 capacity, packed dimensions, equipment and delivery timing in Oru鈥檚 official catalog.
Updated October 6, 2026
From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $500K
- Asked for
- 12%
- Offered equity
- $4.2M
- Sought valuation
- $500K
- On-air deal amount
- 25%
- Deal equity
- $2M
- Implied equity valuation
Anton Willis presented Oru Kayak in Season 5, Episode 28. The episode aired May 9, 2014. The business was listed in San Francisco, CA.
On the carpet, the number was $500,000 for a 12% stake, which valued the company at $4.2M.
Oru Kayak reached a recorded on-air agreement with Robert Herjavec for $500,000 and 25% equity. The record lists a $2M implied deal valuation, compared with the $4.2M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.
Oru Kayak appears among 116 Season 5 pitches; 60 are recorded as accepted on-air deals. Across 156 sports & outdoors pitches with known outcomes in the index, 65% are recorded as accepted deals.
The full story
Everything to know about Oru Kayak
Oru makes origami-inspired kayaks that pack down into a box for storage and transport. Its current range has several models, so the folded dimensions, capacity and intended water conditions depend on the boat selected.
Oru appeared in Season 5 and accepted Robert Herjavec's on-air offer of $500,000 for 25%, after asking for $500,000 for 12%. Later reporting says the agreement did not close after filming. The televised terms should not be used as proof of completed investment.
Where Oru Kayak is now
Solo Brands listed Oru in its October 4, 2021 IPO announcement and still includes it in the Watersports segment in its August 13, 2026 earnings release, alongside ISLE.
That 2026 release reports closing Oru's manufacturing facility and a related inventory write-off. Oru's official store nevertheless continues to offer kayaks, accessories and replacement parts. The evidence supports a factory closure, not a claim that the whole brand has stopped selling.
Solo Brands 2021 announcement 路 Solo Brands August 2026 earnings release
Where to buy Oru Kayak
Use Oru's official catalog to compare the exact model's capacity, packed dimensions and intended water conditions. Check the selected boat or bundle for included equipment and delivery timing, then read its assembly and care instructions before use.
Is Oru Kayak still in business?
Read our 2026 update on where the company is now.
Explore Oru Kayak
Compare the selected boat鈥檚 capacity, packed dimensions, equipment and delivery timing in Oru鈥檚 official catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Oru Kayak?
Compare the selected boat鈥檚 capacity, packed dimensions, equipment and delivery timing in Oru鈥檚 official catalog.
Did Oru Kayak get a deal on Shark Tank?
Oru Kayak reached a recorded on-air agreement with Robert Herjavec for $500,000 and 25% equity. The record lists a $2M implied deal valuation, compared with the $4.2M requested valuation. These are the reported on-air terms, not confirmation that funding was completed.
Which shark made an on-air offer to Oru Kayak?
Robert Herjavec appears in the recorded on-air terms for Oru Kayak. The deal answer above gives the recorded structure.
What season of Shark Tank was Oru Kayak on?
Oru Kayak appeared in Season 5, Episode 28, which aired May 9, 2014.
How much was Oru Kayak asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $500,000 for 12% of the company, a $4.2M valuation.
Who owns Oru Kayak?
Solo Brands publicly lists Oru in its Watersports segment, alongside ISLE, in its August 13, 2026 earnings release.
Did Oru Kayak close in 2026?
Solo Brands reported closing Oru鈥檚 manufacturing facility in its second-quarter 2026 release. Oru鈥檚 official store still offers kayaks. Those observations do not support describing the entire brand as closed.
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