Budsies
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✕ No deal Still in business Season 6, Ep. 24 🧸 Kids & Education

Budsies on Shark Tank

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Budsies turns children's drawings into custom stuffed animals made to resemble the original artwork. The company also makes plush versions of pets from photos, aimed at families seeking personalized keepsakes.

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⏱ Budsies in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$100K for 5%Valued at $2M
  2. In the tankNo dealWalked out without a Shark
  3. After the showWent it aloneAnd kept going
  4. TodayStill in business

Budsies Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$100,000 for 5%
Asking valuation
$2M
Result
No deal
Founders
Alex Furmansky
From
Lake Worth, FL
Aired
Apr 10, 2015

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The pitch

Alex Furmansky from Lake Worth, FL pitched Budsies in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 24 (aired Apr 10, 2015). They asked for $100,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $2M. They left the Tank without a deal, but the business kept going after the show.

What happened to Budsies after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Did Budsies get a deal on Shark Tank?

No. Budsies did not get a deal on Shark Tank after asking for $100,000 for 5%.

Is Budsies still in business?

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

What season and episode was Budsies on Shark Tank?

Budsies appeared in Season 6, Episode 24, which first aired on April 10, 2015.

Where can I buy Budsies?

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

What was Budsies's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Budsies at $2,000,000 when they entered the Tank.

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