FOAM Coolers on Shark Tank

Name: FOAM Coolers
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FOAM Coolers makes lightweight coolers built from foam, designed to be easy to carry. They are aimed at people who want portable cooling for outings without the heavy weight of hard coolers.

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Price range $70-$125 checked Oct 2026

⏱ FOAM Coolers in 30 seconds

The ask$150K for 10%Valued at $1.5M
In the tankDeal: $150K for 30%With Daymond
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessSold on Amazon, its website and select Target stores

FOAM Coolers Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $150,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $1.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $150,000 for 30%
Deal valuation: $500K
Shark: Daymond John
Founders: Chad Lee and David Kittle
From: -
Aired: Nov 22, 2024

Asked

$1.5M

Got

$500K

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The pitch

Chad Lee and David Kittle pitched FOAM Coolers in Shark Tank Season 16, Episode 6 (aired Nov 22, 2024). They asked for $150,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $1.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Daymond John: $150,000 for 30%. That put the final valuation at $500K, 67% below what they originally asked for.

Meet the founders

What happened to FOAM Coolers after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

FOAM Cooler, from Bentonville, Arkansas, founders Chad Lee and David Kittle, makes a cooler molded entirely from EVA foam, the material used in Crocs. They pitched in November 2024 with $114,000 in 2024 sales and accepted Daymond John's offer of $150,000 for 30%. The company then partnered with promotional-products maker Koozie Group to scale distribution. SlashGear reported the coolers were sold on Amazon, through the brand's site and in select Target stores in three states, with a second-generation model added.

Update: Sold on Amazon, its website and select Target stores

Timeline since the show

2024-11
Daymond John invested $150,000 for 30% on Shark Tank
2025
Partnered with Koozie Group for retail expansion; Daymond John visited Koozie's Florida headquarters
2025
Reached select Target stores in Florida, Arizona and California, per SlashGear

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Frequently asked questions

Did FOAM Coolers get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. FOAM Coolers got a deal with Daymond John for $150,000 and 30% equity.

Which Shark invested in FOAM Coolers?

Daymond John invested in FOAM Coolers on Season 16 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is FOAM Coolers still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), FOAM Coolers appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and sold on Amazon, its website and select Target stores.

What season and episode was FOAM Coolers on Shark Tank?

FOAM Coolers appeared in Season 16, Episode 6, which first aired on November 22, 2024.

Where can I buy FOAM Coolers?

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

What was FOAM Coolers's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued FOAM Coolers at $1,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $500,000.