Element Bars on Shark Tank
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⏱ Element Bars in 30 seconds
- The ask$150K for 15%Valued at $1M
- In the tankDeal: $150K for 30%With Kevin · plus royalty
- After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
- TodayStill in business
Element Bars Shark Tank deal
- Asked for
- $150,000 for 15%
- Asking valuation
- $1M
- Result
- Deal
- Final deal
- $150,000 for 30%
- Deal valuation
- $500K
- Shark
- Kevin Harrington
- Structure
- Royalty
- Founders
- Jonathan Miller
- From
- Chicago, IL
- Aired
- Sep 13, 2009
Would you have invested in Element Bars?
The pitch
Jonathan Miller from Chicago, IL pitched Element Bars in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 6 (aired Sep 13, 2009). They asked for $150,000 in exchange for 15% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin Harrington: $150,000 for 30%. That put the final valuation at $500K, 50% below what they originally asked for. The deal included a royalty.
What happened to Element Bars after Shark Tank?
Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026
As of our last check (October 2026), Element Bars appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.
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Frequently asked questions
Did Element Bars get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. Element Bars got a deal with Kevin Harrington for $150,000 and 30% equity.
Which Shark invested in Element Bars?
Kevin Harrington invested in Element Bars on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.
Is Element Bars still in business?
As of our last check (October 2026), Element Bars appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.
What season and episode was Element Bars on Shark Tank?
Element Bars appeared in Season 1, Episode 6, which first aired on September 13, 2009.
Where can I buy Element Bars?
You can buy Element Bars from its official website and often on Amazon.
What was Element Bars's valuation on Shark Tank?
The founders valued Element Bars at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $500,000.
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