Shark Tank Season 16 Episode 2 kicked off with the pitch off Danielle Mohan from Topsail Island, North Carolina.
Topsail Steamers offers a unique dining experience with their signature bay buckets, packed with a delicious mix of fresh seafood,ouille sausage, red bliss potatoes, and their special homemade seasoning.
Shark Todd offered Danielle $350,000 for a 20% stake in the business. Later, Shark Lori proposed joining forces with Todd for the deal, asking for 10% each. They settled on $350,000 for an 18% stake, closing the deal.
Life Roft creates a unique twist on ice cream with their not-fried chicken ice creams. The sharks were impressed with the unique frozen desserts, but Shark Lori opted out because she had previously invested in a similar company, Frozen Framers, and felt that another investment in the refrigerated sector would create competition for her.
The founders of RigStrips offer innovative products that help hold snowboards, skis, and fishing gear securely in place. Shark Todd showed interest in the deal and offered $300,000 for a 20% stake. After the founders negotiated for a 10% stake, Todd counter-offered $300,000 for 15%, and they successfully locked in the deal.
Bucket Golf offers a golf kit that allows people to set up a golf game in their backyard or anywhere they prefer. Shark Kevin expressed interest in Bucket Golf and offered $1 million for a 25% stake. Shark Daymond matched Kevin's offer, promising to take the business global with his logistics and distribution expertise.
Shark Lori proposed $1 million for 22.5% equity, along with a percentage of the distribution cut on sales. Shark Cuban surprised everyone by offering $1 million for just 15% equity. After negotiation, Shark Cuban ultimately countered with the same 12.5% stake after Shark Lori suggested it, leading to a partnership with Bucket Golf.
Although some startups didn’t get a deal, their passion and commitment were remarkable. Now, everyone is looking forward to the next episode to discover more innovative ideas and the enthusiasm of new entrepreneurs.