Shark Tank USA is back with a brand new season, with a panel of judges evaluating startup business ideas and providing valuable mentorship.
Season 16 features Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary as regular judges and Rashaun Williams as a guest judge.
Little Saints, founded by former attorney Megan Klein from Miami, pitches non-alcoholic drinks made from functional mushrooms to the judges.
TRUFIT Customs, a manufacturer of customized mouthguards using advanced 3D scanning and printing technology, raises $750k for 3% equity with the help of guest judge Rashaun William.
1587 Sneakers, founded by Boston-based Sam Hyun and Adam King, targets the Asian-American community with its basketball and tennis sneakers crafted using natural leather and rubber.
Cardio.io, an app gamifying outdoor walking and running that seeks to create a giant team game, receives mentorship and $150k for 15% stakes from Rashaun William and Daymond John.
Mark Cuban and Daymond John withdraw from the pitches in episode 1.
Sharks encounter difficulty making decisions and finding fair equity agreements for startups with high valuations and low revenue.
Shark Tank USA can be watched on ABC, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV, and JioCinema Premium.
Mark Cuban is the richest Shark in Shark Tank USA with a net worth of $6.2 Billion.