Basepaws on Shark Tank

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Basepaws offers at-home DNA test kits for cats using a cheek swab sample. Results provide insight into breed ancestry, traits, and genetic health markers for cat owners curious about their pet's background.

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Price range $99-$499 checked Oct 2026

⏱ Basepaws in 30 seconds

The ask$250K for 5%Valued at $5M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 10%With Kevin and Robert
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayAcquiredAcquired by Zoetis (2022)

Basepaws Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $250,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 10%
Deal valuation: $2.5M
Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec
Founders: -
From: -
Aired: Apr 28, 2019

Asked

$5M

Got

$2.5M

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The pitch

Video: Basepaws Makes a $50 Million Deal - Shark Tank · ABC on YouTube

The founders pitched Basepaws in Shark Tank Season 10, Episode 21 (aired Apr 28, 2019). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec: $250,000 for 10%. That put the final valuation at $2.5M, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Basepaws after Shark Tank?

Acquired

Anna Skaya came on Shark Tank with a cat DNA test, asking $250,000 for 5%, and left with a deal from Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary. According to a company press release, revenue grew to more than $3 million by the end of 2021. In June 2022 the animal-health giant Zoetis bought Basepaws, a deal the company valued at more than $50 million, to gain its feline genomic and oral microbiome databases. The product line has since grown to oral health tests and whole-genome sequencing for cats.

Timeline since the show

2019
Pitched cat DNA tests, asking $250,000 for 5%; deal with Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary
2021
Revenue passed $3 million, per the company
2022-06
Acquired by Zoetis for more than $50 million, per the company
2022-12
Came back to Shark Tank for an update segment

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Frequently asked questions

Did Basepaws get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Basepaws got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec for $250,000 and 10% equity.

Which Shark invested in Basepaws?

Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec invested in Basepaws on Season 10 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Basepaws still in business?

Basepaws was acquired: Acquired by Zoetis (2022).

What season and episode was Basepaws on Shark Tank?

Basepaws appeared in Season 10, Episode 21, which first aired on April 28, 2019.

Where can I buy Basepaws?

You can buy Basepaws from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Basepaws's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Basepaws at $5,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $2,500,000.