Brightwheel
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✓ Got a deal Still in business Season 7, Ep. 26 🧸 Kids & Education

Brightwheel on Shark Tank

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Brightwheel is a software platform for preschools and child care centers that handles check-in, billing, attendance and parent communication. Parents receive real-time updates and photos about their child's day through the app.

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⏱ Brightwheel in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$400K for 4%Valued at $10M
  2. In the tankDeal: $600K for 6.7%With Mark and Chris
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayStill in business

Brightwheel Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$400,000 for 4%
Asking valuation
$10M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$600,000 for 6.7%
Deal valuation
$9M
Founders
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From
CA
Aired
Apr 29, 2016
Asked
$10M
Got
$9M

Would you have invested in Brightwheel?

The pitch

The founders from CA pitched Brightwheel in Shark Tank Season 7, Episode 26 (aired Apr 29, 2016). They asked for $400,000 in exchange for 4% equity, valuing the business at $10M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca: $600,000 for 6.7%. That put the final valuation at $9M, 10% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Brightwheel after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

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  • : Product photo added from the official website.
  • : Visited the official website: it is working.

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

Sources (2)
  1. mybrightwheel.com
  2. mybrightwheel.com/preschools.md
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Frequently asked questions

Did Brightwheel get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Brightwheel got a deal with Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca for $600,000 and 6.7% equity.

Which Shark invested in Brightwheel?

Mark Cuban and Chris Sacca invested in Brightwheel on Season 7 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Brightwheel still in business?

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

What season and episode was Brightwheel on Shark Tank?

Brightwheel appeared in Season 7, Episode 26, which first aired on April 29, 2016.

Where can I buy Brightwheel?

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

What was Brightwheel's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Brightwheel at $10,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $8,995,502.

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