Skip to content

Image: Blackdot official website

✕ No deal Still in business Season 16, Ep. 14 💄 Fashion & Beauty

Blackdot on Shark Tank

Be the first to review

Blackdot develops an automated tattoo machine that uses precision technology to apply tattoos. It is aimed at tattoo studios and customers who are interested in highly detailed designs and a potentially less painful tattooing process.

Visit official site ↗ Check price on Amazon

Official website checked Nov 1, 2026.

We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. It never affects what we write. How we make money

🖨️ Giving this as a gift? Print the "story behind your gift" card

⏱ Blackdot in 30 seconds

The ask$1.5M for 5%Valued at $30M
In the tankNo dealWalked out without a Shark
After the showWent it aloneAnd kept going
TodayStill in business

Blackdot Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $1,500,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $30M
Result: No deal
Founders: Joel Pennington
From: Austin, TX
Aired: Mar 21, 2025

Would you have invested in Blackdot?

The pitch

Joel Pennington from Austin, TX pitched Blackdot in Shark Tank Season 16, Episode 14 (aired Mar 21, 2025). They asked for $1,500,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $30M. They left the Tank without a deal, but the business kept going after the show.

What happened to Blackdot 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), Blackdot appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

📝 Know something we don't? Suggest an update

Reviews of Blackdot

No reviews yet. Have you tried Blackdot? Tell other shoppers what you think.

Frequently asked questions

Did Blackdot get a deal on Shark Tank?

No. Blackdot did not get a deal on Shark Tank after asking for $1,500,000 for 5%.

Is Blackdot still in business?

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

What season and episode was Blackdot on Shark Tank?

Blackdot appeared in Season 16, Episode 14, which first aired on March 21, 2025.

Where can I buy Blackdot?

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

What was Blackdot's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Blackdot at $30,000,000 when they entered the Tank.

Official site Amazon