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A Perfect Pear on Shark Tank

A Perfect Pear is a specialty food brand making gourmet products built around pears, such as preserves, sauces and vinegars. Its line is aimed at home cooks and gift buyers looking for distinctive pantry items and pairings for cheese and entertaining.

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⏱ A Perfect Pear in 30 seconds

The ask$500K for 15%Valued at $3.33M
In the tankDeal: $500K for 50%With Kevin and Robert
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in business

A Perfect Pear Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $500,000 for 15%
Asking valuation: $3.33M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $500,000 for 50%
Deal valuation: $1M
Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec
Founders: Susan Knapp
From: Napa Valley, CA
Aired: Aug 16, 2009

Asked

$3.33M

Got

$1M

Would you have invested in A Perfect Pear?

The pitch

Susan Knapp from Napa Valley, CA pitched A Perfect Pear in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 2 (aired Aug 16, 2009). They asked for $500,000 in exchange for 15% equity, valuing the business at $3.33M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec: $500,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $1M, 70% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to A Perfect Pear after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

As of our last check (November 2026), A Perfect Pear appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did A Perfect Pear get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. A Perfect Pear got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec for $500,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in A Perfect Pear?

Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec invested in A Perfect Pear on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is A Perfect Pear still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), A Perfect Pear appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was A Perfect Pear on Shark Tank?

A Perfect Pear appeared in Season 1, Episode 2, which first aired on August 16, 2009.

Where can I buy A Perfect Pear?

You can buy A Perfect Pear from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was A Perfect Pear's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued A Perfect Pear at $3,333,333 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,000,000.