Gift Card Rescue on Shark Tank

Gift Card Rescue is an online marketplace where people can sell unused gift cards for cash or buy discounted gift cards. It targets consumers holding cards they will never use and bargain hunters looking to save on purchases at major retailers.

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⏱ Gift Card Rescue in 30 seconds

The ask$150K for 30%Valued at $500K
In the tankDeal: $200K for 50%With Kevin and Robert
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in business

Gift Card Rescue Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $150,000 for 30%
Asking valuation: $500K
Result: Deal
Final deal: $200,000 for 50%
Deal valuation: $400K
Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Robert Herjavec
Founders: Kwami Kuadey
From: Columbia, MD
Aired: Aug 30, 2009

Asked

$500K

Got

$400K

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The pitch

Kwami Kuadey from Columbia, MD pitched Gift Card Rescue in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 4 (aired Aug 30, 2009). They asked for $150,000 in exchange for 30% equity, valuing the business at $500K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec: $200,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $400K, 20% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Gift Card Rescue after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Product photo added from the official website.
Nov 1, 2026: Visited the official website: it is working.

As of our last check (November 2026), Gift Card Rescue appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Gift Card Rescue get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Gift Card Rescue got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec for $200,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in Gift Card Rescue?

Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec invested in Gift Card Rescue on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Gift Card Rescue still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), Gift Card Rescue appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was Gift Card Rescue on Shark Tank?

Gift Card Rescue appeared in Season 1, Episode 4, which first aired on August 30, 2009.

Where can I buy Gift Card Rescue?

You can buy Gift Card Rescue from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Gift Card Rescue's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Gift Card Rescue at $500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $400,000.