Caffeindicator
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✓ Got a deal Still in business Season 1, Ep. 13 🍽️ Food & Drink

Caffeindicator on Shark Tank

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Caffeindicator is a novelty coffee accessory designed to show whether a drink is caffeinated or decaf. It targets coffee shops and drinkers who want to avoid mix-ups between regular and decaffeinated cups.

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Price range $21.99-$59.99 checked Oct 2026

⏱ Caffeindicator in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$200K for 25%Valued at $800K
  2. In the tankDeal: $200K for 50%With Kevin
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayStill in businessFrom $21.99

Caffeindicator Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$200,000 for 25%
Asking valuation
$800K
Result
Deal
Final deal
$200,000 for 50%
Deal valuation
$400K
Founders
Michael Schiavone
From
Mt. Joy, PA
Aired
Jan 29, 2010
Asked
$800K
Got
$400K

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The pitch

Michael Schiavone from Mt. Joy, PA pitched Caffeindicator in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 13 (aired Jan 29, 2010). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 25% equity, valuing the business at $800K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin Harrington: $200,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $400K, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Caffeindicator after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Did Caffeindicator get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Caffeindicator got a deal with Kevin Harrington for $200,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in Caffeindicator?

Kevin Harrington invested in Caffeindicator on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Caffeindicator still in business?

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

What season and episode was Caffeindicator on Shark Tank?

Caffeindicator appeared in Season 1, Episode 13, which first aired on January 29, 2010.

Where can I buy Caffeindicator?

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

What was Caffeindicator's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Caffeindicator at $800,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $400,000.

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