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Chapul on Shark Tank

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Chapul makes protein bars made with cricket flour, positioning insects as a sustainable protein source. It targets adventurous eaters and environmentally conscious consumers interested in alternative proteins for snacks and workouts.

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⏱ Chapul in 30 seconds

The ask$50K for 5%Valued at $1M
In the tankDeal: $50K for 15%With Mark
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStatus unconfirmedPivoted from cricket bars to black soldier fly farming

Chapul Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $50,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $1M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $50,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $333.3K
Shark: Mark Cuban
Founders: Pat Crowley
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Aired: Mar 21, 2014

Asked

$1M

Got

$333.3K

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The pitch

Video: Shark Tank - Chapul - Cricket-Filled Protien Bars · ABC on YouTube

Pat Crowley from Salt Lake City, UT pitched Chapul in Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 21 (aired Mar 21, 2014). They asked for $50,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $50,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $333.3K, 67% below what they originally asked for.

Meet the founder

PCPat CrowleyFounder of Chapul and CEO of Chapul Farms

What happened to Chapul after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked October 3, 2026

Pat Crowley pitched cricket-protein energy bars in March 2014 and took $50,000 from Mark Cuban for 15%. KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky invested later, but in 2019 Chapul left the bar business after its co-packer shut down and switched to selling cricket flour. The company then changed course again: as Chapul Farms it raised $2.5 million in 2022 and a $10 million Series A in 2023 to farm black soldier fly larvae. It sells the larvae, along with insect meal, oil and frass, for pet food, aquaculture and soil.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Timeline since the show

2014-03
Mark Cuban invested $50,000 for 15% in the cricket protein bar maker
2016
KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky invested
2019
Exited protein bars after its co-packer closed; focused on cricket flour
2022-02
Raised $2.5 million to build an insect research center in Oregon
2023-04
Raised a $10 million Series A and agreed to build an insect farm in North Dakota

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Frequently asked questions

Did Chapul get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Chapul got a deal with Mark Cuban for $50,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in Chapul?

Mark Cuban invested in Chapul on Season 5 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Chapul still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Chapul is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (October 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Chapul on Shark Tank?

Chapul appeared in Season 5, Episode 21, which first aired on March 21, 2014.

Where can I buy Chapul?

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

What was Chapul's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Chapul at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $333,333.

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