Ep 23. Pulp Pantry, Kawaii Lighting, Pricklee, Ooakshell

On the thirteenth season of Shark Tank, episode 23 features four new companies that hope to win the approval of the sharks and secure funding for their businesses.

The first company, Pulp Pantry, is a healthy snack company that uses pulp from juicing to create crispy and crunchy snacks. Pulp Pantry’s founder, Kaitlin Mogentale, started the company to reduce food waste and provide a healthy snack option for everyone. Kaitlin asks for an investment of $250,000 for 10% equity and impresses the sharks with her delicious products.

Next up is Kawaii Lighting, a company that creates unique and fun LED lights for kids’ bedrooms. The company’s founder, Amber Lee, pitches her company to the sharks and asks for $200,000 for 12% equity. The sharks are interested in the company’s potential, but wonder if the market is too niche for the investment.

Pricklee is the third company to pitch their business to the sharks. Founded by Sarah and Max, Pricklee is a cactus water beverage company that utilizes the powerful antioxidants found in cactus water. Pricklee asks for $250,000 for 15% equity and impresses the sharks with their unique product and branding.

Lastly, Ooakshell is a clothing company that creates eco-friendly and sustainable clothing from upcycled coconut shells. Founder Monique Reeb impresses the sharks with her unique take on clothing design and asks for $150,000 for 10% equity.

Overall, this episode features a diverse set of businesses that hope to make a big impact in their respective industries. The sharks ask tough questions and provide honest feedback to each entrepreneur, but ultimately it will be up to the entrepreneurs to convince the sharks to invest in their businesses.