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Bantam Bagels on Shark Tank

Bantam Bagels makes mini bagel balls stuffed with cream cheese and other sweet or savory fillings. The bite-sized format makes bagels portable and easy to eat on the go, suiting breakfast, snacks and catering trays.

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⏱ Bantam Bagels in 30 seconds

The ask$275K for 11%Valued at $2.5M
In the tankDeal: $275K for 25%With Lori
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmedSold in Starbucks stores

Bantam Bagels Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $275,000 for 11%
Asking valuation: $2.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $275,000 for 25%
Deal valuation: $1.1M
Shark: Lori Greiner
Founders: Nick and Elyse Oleksak
From: New York, NY
Aired: Jan 9, 2015

Asked

$2.5M

Got

$1.1M

Would you have invested in Bantam Bagels?

The pitch

Nick and Elyse Oleksak from New York, NY pitched Bantam Bagels in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 13 (aired Jan 9, 2015). They asked for $275,000 in exchange for 11% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Lori Greiner: $275,000 for 25%. That put the final valuation at $1.1M, 56% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Bantam Bagels after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website stopped responding.

We couldn't confirm whether Bantam Bagels is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Bantam Bagels get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Bantam Bagels got a deal with Lori Greiner for $275,000 and 25% equity.

Which Shark invested in Bantam Bagels?

Lori Greiner invested in Bantam Bagels on Season 6 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Bantam Bagels still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Bantam Bagels is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Bantam Bagels on Shark Tank?

Bantam Bagels appeared in Season 6, Episode 13, which first aired on January 9, 2015.

Where can I buy Bantam Bagels?

Search for Bantam Bagels on Amazon or major retailers; availability varies.

What was Bantam Bagels's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Bantam Bagels at $2,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,100,000.