🏆 Ranking · Updated October 8, 2026

Shark Tank Rejects That Succeeded Anyway

Not getting a deal isn't the end of the story. Many companies that left the Tank empty-handed still grew into thriving businesses thanks to the exposure. These are the best-known Shark Tank 'no deal' products that are still selling today.

40 picks 0 got a Shark deal 23 still selling

Quick list

#ProductDealShark(s)Status
1 DoorBot No - Acquired Shop
2 The Lip Bar No - Still in business Shop
3 The Bouqs Company No - Still in business Shop
4 Kodiak Cakes No - Still in business Shop
5 Pavlok No - Still in business Shop
6 Rocketbook No - Acquired Shop
7 MobCraft Beer No - Acquired Shop
8 Project Pollo No - Acquired Shop
9 Muff Waders No - Acquired Shop
10 Just The Cheese No - Acquired Shop
11 Simple Habit No - Acquired Shop
12 Brush Hero No - Acquired Shop
13 Robin No - Acquired Shop
14 DreamPad No - Acquired Shop
15 Qeepsake No - Acquired Shop
16 Getaway No - Acquired Shop
17 Parker's Maple No - Acquired Shop
18 Validated No - Acquired Shop
19 Scratch LA Wellness No - Still in business Shop
20 Donna's Pickle Beer No - Still in business Shop
21 LifeCaps No - Acquired Shop
22 Tie Try No - Acquired Shop
23 Business Ghost No - Acquired Shop
24 Sunniva Super Coffee No - Still in business Shop
25 Nootrobox (HVMN) No - Still in business Shop
26 Nutcase No - Still in business Shop
27 The Caulking Finger No - Still in business Shop
28 Cold Current Kelp No - Still in business Shop
29 BoxBlayde No - Still in business Shop
30 GOB No - Still in business Shop
31 Paco & Pepper No - Still in business Shop
32 Pack'd No - Still in business Shop
33 Everything Blocks No - Still in business Shop
34 The Sprouting Company No - Still in business Shop
35 Hot Girl Soda No - Still in business Shop
36 QB54 No - Still in business Shop
37 Pelagion No - Still in business Shop
38 Pluck No - Still in business Shop
39 PowerSoul Cafe No - Still in business Shop
40 The Yes Girls No - Still in business Shop

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  1. #1

    DoorBot

    No deal Acquired Season 5

    DoorBot was a Wi-Fi video doorbell that lets homeowners see and talk to visitors at their door through a smartphone app. It targeted homeowners who wanted convenience and added security, and the company later rebranded as Ring.

    • One of the best-known success stories in Shark Tank history.
    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Acquired by Amazon (2018).
  2. The Lip Bar #2

    The Lip Bar

    No deal Still in business Season 6 from $9

    The Lip Bar makes vegan, cruelty-free lipsticks and cosmetics in bold, fashion-forward shades. The brand emphasizes inclusive color ranges designed for women of diverse skin tones and challenges narrow beauty-industry standards.

    • One of the best-known success stories in Shark Tank history.
    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  3. The Bouqs Company #3

    The Bouqs Company

    No deal Still in business Season 5

    The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service that sources fresh-cut flowers directly from farms. It targets gift givers looking for fresher bouquets with transparent pricing for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays.

    • One of the best-known success stories in Shark Tank history.
    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  4. Kodiak Cakes #4

    Kodiak Cakes

    No deal Still in business Season 5 from $2.70

    Kodiak Cakes makes whole-grain pancake and waffle mixes, many with added protein, along with related breakfast products. It targets health-conscious families and athletes who want a hearty, nutritious breakfast that is easy to prepare.

    • One of the best-known success stories in Shark Tank history.
    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  5. Pavlok #5

    Pavlok

    No deal Still in business Season 7

    Pavlok is a wearable wristband that uses haptic feedback, including a mild electric stimulus, to help users break bad habits. It applies operant conditioning principles to behavior change, such as quitting smoking or nail biting.

    • One of the best-known success stories in Shark Tank history.
    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  6. Rocketbook #6

    Rocketbook

    No deal Acquired Season 8 from $30

    Rocketbook makes reusable notebooks whose pages can be scanned with an app and sent to cloud services, then wiped clean. They are aimed at students and professionals who want to digitize handwritten notes.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by BIC in November 2020, and it still sells notebooks under the Rocketbook name..
  7. MobCraft Beer #7

    MobCraft Beer

    No deal Acquired Season 7

    MobCraft Beer is a craft brewery that crowdsources beer recipe ideas from customers, who vote on which ones get brewed. It aims to make beer drinkers part of the creative process.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by former employee Sarah Halstead and her husband Michael, who reopened the Milwaukee taproom in September 2025..
  8. #8

    Project Pollo

    No deal Acquired Season 13

    Project Pollo is a fast-food restaurant chain serving plant-based chicken sandwiches, nuggets and other fried items. It targets vegan diners and curious meat eaters looking for familiar fast-food flavors without animal products.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Founder Lucas Bradbury sold the chain's team, infrastructure and locations to an unnamed national restaurant group in April 2023..
  9. #9

    Muff Waders

    No deal Acquired Season 12

    Muff Waders makes insulated overalls with a built-in pocket designed for holding a drink. They are aimed at people at cold outdoor events, such as tailgates and winter sports, who want to stay warm with a drink close at hand.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by Stevia Nutra Corp. in April 2021 for an undisclosed amount..
  10. #10

    Just The Cheese

    No deal Acquired Season 11

    Just The Cheese makes crunchy snack bars and bites made entirely from baked cheese. They are aimed at people following low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diets who want a portable, high-protein snack with a satisfying crunch.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • John B. Sanfilippo & Son bought the Just the Cheese brand from Specialty Cheese Company in December 2022..
  11. #11

    Simple Habit

    No deal Acquired Season 9

    Simple Habit is a meditation app offering short guided sessions, many just five minutes long, designed for busy people. It covers stress, sleep, focus, anxiety and other everyday needs to help users build mindfulness habits.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by the wellness marketplace Ingenio in March 2023, which said the app would continue as a stand-alone product..
  12. #12

    Brush Hero

    No deal Acquired Season 9 from $30

    Brush Hero is a cleaning brush that attaches to a garden hose and uses water pressure to power an oscillating brush head. It is designed for scrubbing car wheels, rims, and other outdoor surfaces without needing electricity or batteries.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Co-founder Kevin Williams said a private equity group bought the company in 2020, and the brand has had no active website or social media since then..
  13. #13

    Robin

    No deal Acquired Season 9

    Robin offers robotic lawn mowing as a service, installing and maintaining robotic mowers for homeowners. It aims to provide automated lawn care on a subscription basis without customers purchasing equipment upfront.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by The Fahey Group, an Ohio holding company, in July 2019, then renamed Robin Technologies and rebranded as MowBot in 2022..
  14. #14

    DreamPad

    No deal Acquired Season 9

    DreamPad is a pillow that plays music or soundscapes through gentle vibrations heard mainly by the person lying on it. It is designed to help people relax and fall asleep without disturbing a partner.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by Unyte, Inc. in 2019, and the founder stayed on the management team..
  15. #15

    Qeepsake

    No deal Acquired Season 9

    Qeepsake is a text-message-based journaling service that prompts parents to record their child's milestones, memories and photos. The responses are saved in an online journal and can be compiled into printed keepsake books.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Tinybeans bought the assets of Qeepsake Inc. in an all-stock deal announced on November 3, 2025..
  16. #16

    Getaway

    No deal Acquired Season 8

    Getaway rents small, simply furnished cabins in rural locations a short drive from major cities. It is aimed at urban residents who want to disconnect from work and screens and unwind in nature for a few days.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Getaway renamed itself Postcard Cabins in October 2024, and Marriott International bought the brand in December 2024. postcardcabins.com now redirects to Marriott's Postcard Cabins page..
  17. #17

    Parker's Maple

    No deal Acquired Season 8

    Parker's Maple makes pure maple syrup along with maple butter, maple candy and other maple products. It is a family business targeting consumers who want natural, high-quality maple foods for cooking, baking and gifting.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • The Forest Farmers of Lyon Mountain, New York bought the Parker's Real Maple brand from Joshua Parker in June 2020..
  18. #18

    Validated

    No deal Acquired Season 8

    Validated is an app that lets users earn credit toward transportation costs, such as rides and parking, through participating businesses. It aims to make getting to and from merchants less costly.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Bought by ReachNow, the BMW-run rideshare and car-sharing app formerly called moovel, in May 2019. ReachNow shut down about two months later in July 2019, and the Validated app and website are gone..
  19. Scratch LA Wellness #19

    Scratch LA Wellness

    No deal Still in business Season 18 from $80

    An ASMR-inspired relaxation studio in Los Angeles offering private, non-massage sessions built around gentle back scratching, soft brushes and calming sounds. It also brings shorter pop-up sessions to offices, corporate events and community markets.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  20. Donna's Pickle Beer #20

    Donna's Pickle Beer

    No deal Still in business Season 18 from $12.99

    A 4.4% golden lager brewed with real pickle brine, made for people who like a salty, dill-forward beer. It is sold in cans at bars, stadiums and grocery chains, and is also used for the Pickle Back shot on bar menus.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  21. #21

    LifeCaps

    No deal Acquired Season 5

    LifeCaps are compact capsule supplements marketed for survival and emergency situations. They target outdoor adventurers and preparedness-minded consumers who want a lightweight nutritional backup when hiking, camping or traveling far from regular food supplies.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • The original business stopped selling and took its website down in 2021. REJ Diamond Pharmaceutical bought the rights to the LifeCaps brand, but the products were still listed as sold out in 2024..
  22. #22

    Tie Try

    No deal Acquired Season 4

    Tie Try is a men's accessory designed to make wearing or tying a necktie easier. It targets men who struggle with knots or want a quicker way to look polished for work and formal occasions.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • The tie rental service was bought by New York competitor Freshneck in May 2013 for an undisclosed amount..
  23. #23

    Business Ghost

    No deal Acquired Season 3

    Business Ghost is a ghostwriting company that helps entrepreneurs and executives produce books and other written content. It targets professionals who want to publish to build credibility but lack the time or writing skill to do it themselves.

    • Walked away without a deal.
    • Founder Michael Levin sold Business Ghost. Shark Tank Blog says Advantage Media/Forbes Books bought it in 2016, and Wikipedia gives the sale year as 2018..
  24. Sunniva Super Coffee #24

    Sunniva Super Coffee

    No deal Still in business Season 9

    Sunniva Super Coffee is a ready-to-drink coffee enriched with protein and made with little or no added sugar. It is aimed at busy, health-conscious consumers looking for an energizing coffee drink that is more nutritious than typical sweetened bottled coffee.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  25. Nootrobox (HVMN) #25

    Nootrobox (HVMN)

    No deal Still in business Season 8

    Nootrobox made Go Cubes, chewable cubes of coffee that provide caffeine in a portable, bite-sized form. The company focused on performance-oriented supplements and nootropics, and it later rebranded under the HVMN name.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  26. Nutcase #26

    Nutcase

    No deal Still in business Season 18

    A dairy-free cashew milk made as an electrolyte drink, with added potassium and magnesium and about 5 grams of sugar. It comes ready to drink in flavors such as chocolate and as a powder, positioned as a plant-based alternative to sports drinks.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  27. The Caulking Finger #27

    The Caulking Finger

    No deal Still in business Season 18

    The Caulking Finger is a reusable, finger-shaped tool used to smooth caulk beads. It is aimed at DIYers and contractors who want clean, professional-looking caulk lines in bathrooms and kitchens without messy fingers.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  28. Cold Current Kelp #28

    Cold Current Kelp

    No deal Still in business Season 18 from $28

    Cold Current Kelp is a Maine kelp farm that turns its sugar kelp into a facial oil. It is aimed at skincare shoppers interested in sustainable, ocean-derived ingredients and products from regenerative aquaculture.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  29. BoxBlayde #29

    BoxBlayde

    No deal Still in business Season 17 from $9.99

    BoxBlayde is a battery-powered box cutter that uses vibration to slice through cardboard. It is aimed at people who break down lots of shipping boxes, from busy households to small businesses and warehouses.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  30. GOB #30

    GOB

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    GOB makes biodegradable, plastic-free single-use earplugs. They are aimed at people who use earplugs regularly for sleep, travel, concerts or work and want an option that avoids adding plastic to landfills.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  31. Paco & Pepper #31

    Paco & Pepper

    No deal Still in business Season 17 from $13.99

    Paco & Pepper makes dust-free cat litter made from upcycled olive pits. It is aimed at cat owners who want a natural, low-dust litter that makes use of an agricultural byproduct instead of clay.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  32. Pack'd #32

    Pack'd

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    Pack'd makes prepaid, pre-labeled mailing bags that let travelers ship worn clothes home in the middle of a trip. It is aimed at travelers who want to lighten their luggage and avoid extra baggage fees.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  33. Everything Blocks #33

    Everything Blocks

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    Everything Blocks makes giant, collapsible ABC blocks designed for active, screen-free learning play. They are aimed at parents and teachers of young children who want to combine movement with letter and early-literacy learning.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  34. The Sprouting Company #34

    The Sprouting Company

    No deal Still in business Season 17 from $16.99

    The Sprouting Company sells a countertop sprouting system and seeds for growing fresh sprouts at home. It is aimed at people who want nutrient-rich sprouts for salads and sandwiches without relying on store-bought packages.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  35. Hot Girl Soda #35

    Hot Girl Soda

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    Hot Girl Soda is a prebiotic soda infused with aloe vera. It is aimed at consumers looking for a gut-friendly, lower-sugar alternative to traditional soda, with fruity flavors and bold branding targeted to younger drinkers.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  36. QB54 #36

    QB54

    No deal Still in business Season 17 from $29.99

    QB54 is a backyard and tailgate football toss game built around two chairs used as targets. Players throw footballs at the chairs to score points, making it a social game for parties, tailgates and family gatherings.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  37. Pelagion #37

    Pelagion

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    Pelagion makes the HydroBlade, a steerable stand-up electric hydrofoil watercraft that lifts above the water as it moves. It is aimed at water sports enthusiasts who want a quiet, powered ride without waves or wind.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  38. Pluck #38

    Pluck

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    Pluck makes an all-purpose seasoning that blends herbs and spices with dried organ meats. It is aimed at people who want the nutritional benefits of organ meats without their strong flavor, by sprinkling it on everyday dishes.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  39. PowerSoul Cafe #39

    PowerSoul Cafe

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    PowerSoul Cafe is a certified gluten-free, allergy-friendly fast-food restaurant with drive-thru service. It is aimed at diners with celiac disease, food allergies or dietary restrictions who want safe, convenient fast food.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
  40. The Yes Girls #40

    The Yes Girls

    No deal Still in business Season 17

    The Yes Girls is a company that plans marriage proposals, elopements and other special occasions. It handles design, logistics and setup for clients who want a memorable, professionally arranged moment without organizing it themselves.

    • Walked away without a deal, and the business kept growing anyway.
    • Still selling: the official site was online at our last check.
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How we chose these products

Every product on this list was pitched on Shark Tank. We rank them with a success score that weighs whether the founders landed a deal, whether the company still appears to be in business (we check every website automatically), notable outcomes such as acquisitions, and ratings and reviews from our readers. Lists update automatically as new episodes air and as readers leave reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What is the #1 pick on this list?

DoorBot tops our list. DoorBot was a Wi-Fi video doorbell that lets homeowners see and talk to visitors at their door through a smartphone app.

How did you rank these Shark Tank products?

We rank every product with a success score that weighs whether it got a Shark deal, whether the company is still in business, notable outcomes like acquisitions, reader reviews and popularity. 0 of the 40 picks got a deal on air, and 23 have websites that were online at our last check.

Where can I buy these products?

Every pick links to the brand's official website and to Amazon when available. Availability changes, so check the product page for its current status.

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