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DoorBot was a Wi-Fi video doorbell that lets homeowners see and talk to visitors at their door through a smartphone app. It targeted homeowners who wanted convenience and added security, and the company later rebranded as Ring.

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⏱ DoorBot in 30 seconds

The ask$700K for 10%Valued at $7M
In the tankNo dealWalked out without a Shark
After the showWent it aloneAnd kept going
TodayAcquiredAcquired by Amazon (2018)

DoorBot Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $700,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $7M
Result: No deal
Founders: -
From: Santa Monica, CA
Aired: Nov 15, 2013

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The pitch

Video: The Sharks Struggle To Understand Doorbot's Value | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global · Shark Tank Global on YouTube

The founders from Santa Monica, CA pitched DoorBot in Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 9 (aired Nov 15, 2013). They asked for $700,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $7M. They left the Tank without a deal.

What happened to DoorBot after Shark Tank?

Acquired Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website's home page is gone.

Jamie Siminoff asked for $700,000 for 10% of his video doorbell, and none of the sharks took the deal. Kevin O'Leary later called it probably the show's biggest miss. The company renamed itself Ring in 2014, brought in Richard Branson as an investor, and was bought by Amazon in 2018 for about $1 billion. Siminoff left in 2023 and returned in 2025 to run Ring, now with a focus on AI features.

⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.

Timeline since the show

2013
Asked $700,000 for 10%; no deal
2014
Rebranded from DoorBot to Ring
2015
Richard Branson invested
2018
Acquired by Amazon for about $1 billion
2023-05
Founder Jamie Siminoff left Ring
2025
Siminoff returned to Amazon to lead Ring

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Frequently asked questions

Did DoorBot get a deal on Shark Tank?

No. DoorBot did not get a deal on Shark Tank after asking for $700,000 for 10%.

Is DoorBot still in business?

DoorBot was acquired: Acquired by Amazon (2018).

What season and episode was DoorBot on Shark Tank?

DoorBot appeared in Season 5, Episode 9, which first aired on November 15, 2013.

Where can I buy DoorBot?

Search for DoorBot on Amazon or major retailers; availability varies.

What was DoorBot's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued DoorBot at $7,000,000 when they entered the Tank.

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