Drop Stop on Shark Tank

Name: Drop Stop
Availability: InStock

Drop Stop is a flexible gap filler that sits between a car seat and the center console to stop phones, keys and other items from falling into the gap. It targets drivers who want to reduce distractions.

Visit official site ↗ Check price on Amazon

We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. It never affects what we write. How we make money

🖨️ Giving this as a gift? Print the "story behind your gift" card

Price range $24.99 checked Oct 2026

⏱ Drop Stop in 30 seconds

The ask$300K for 15%Valued at $2M
In the tankDeal: $300K for 20%With Lori
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStill in businessSold at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond; adopted by LAPD

Drop Stop Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $300,000 for 15%
Asking valuation: $2M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $300,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $1.5M
Shark: Lori Greiner
Founders: Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon
From: Los Angeles, CA
Aired: Mar 29, 2013

Asked

$2M

Got

$1.5M

Shop Drop Stop

Popular products from Drop Stop, with prices as listed when we checked (October 2026).

DROP STOP SET OF 2, LIGHT AND PAD$24.99View ↗

Where to buy: TargetWalmartBed Bath & Beyond

Official store ↗Check Amazon

Prices and availability change. Check the retailer for the current price.

Would you have invested in Drop Stop?

The pitch

Video: Drop Stop Fills The Gap | Shark Tank: How It Started | CNBC Prime · CNBC Ambition on YouTube

Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon from Los Angeles, CA pitched Drop Stop in Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 20 (aired Mar 29, 2013). They asked for $300,000 in exchange for 15% equity, valuing the business at $2M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Lori Greiner: $300,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1.5M, 25% below what they originally asked for.

Meet the founders

What happened to Drop Stop after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon invented Drop Stop, a filler for the gap between a car seat and the console, after Newburger nearly crashed while reaching for a dropped phone. Lori Greiner paid $300,000 for 20% on the March 2013 episode. A $2 million Walmart order followed that November, and the product went into Bed Bath & Beyond in 2014. By December 2017 the company had sold 2.4 million units for $24 million in revenue. In 2018 the Los Angeles Police Department committed to installing it in 3,000 patrol cars after a trial.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Update: Sold at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond; adopted by LAPD

Timeline since the show

2013-03
Lori Greiner invested $300,000 for 20% on Shark Tank
2013-11
Announced a $2 million purchase order from Walmart
2014-12
Went into Bed Bath & Beyond stores
2017-12
Had sold 2.4 million units for $24 million in revenue
2018-01
LAPD committed to fitting 3,000 police vehicles after a trial

Sources (7)

📝 Know something we don't? Suggest an update

Reviews of Drop Stop

No reviews yet. Have you tried Drop Stop? Tell other shoppers what you think.

Frequently asked questions

Did Drop Stop get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Drop Stop got a deal with Lori Greiner for $300,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in Drop Stop?

Lori Greiner invested in Drop Stop on Season 4 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Drop Stop still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Drop Stop appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and sold at Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond; adopted by LAPD.

What season and episode was Drop Stop on Shark Tank?

Drop Stop appeared in Season 4, Episode 20, which first aired on March 29, 2013.

Where can I buy Drop Stop?

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

What was Drop Stop's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Drop Stop at $2,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,500,000.