History By Mail on Shark Tank

History By Mail is a subscription service that mails replicas of historical documents and artifacts from American history. It is aimed at history buffs and families who want hands-on learning.

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⏱ History By Mail in 30 seconds

The ask$250K for 10%Valued at $2.5M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 20%With Barbara and Daniel
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStill in businessLubetzky-backed subscription business with $2M+ in 2025 sales

History By Mail Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $250,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $2.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 20%
Deal valuation: $1.25M
Sharks: Barbara Corcoran, Daniel Lubetzky
Founders: Ari Siegel
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Aired: Apr 4, 2025

Asked

$2.5M

Got

$1.25M

Would you have invested in History By Mail?

The pitch

Ari Siegel pitched History By Mail in Shark Tank Season 16, Episode 15 (aired Apr 4, 2025). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran and Daniel Lubetzky: $250,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1.25M, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to History By Mail after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

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

History By Mail mails subscribers replicas of historical letters and documents, from Abraham Lincoln's correspondence to the check used to buy Alaska. Founder Ari Siegel launched it in 2019, and a 2020 partnership with Uncommon Goods helped push revenue past $1 million by 2023. On Shark Tank in April 2025, Barbara Corcoran and Daniel Lubetzky agreed to invest together; after due diligence, Lubetzky stayed on as the sole shark partner. Siegel told Entrepreneur the company passed $2 million in 2025 sales and had mailed its millionth letter by early 2026.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Update: Lubetzky-backed subscription business with $2M+ in 2025 sales

Timeline since the show

2019
Ari Siegel launched History By Mail, a subscription of historical document replicas
2020
Partnered with Uncommon Goods; sales reached $153,000
2025-04
Barbara Corcoran and Daniel Lubetzky made a joint deal on Shark Tank
2025
After due diligence, Lubetzky continued as sole shark partner; sales topped $2 million, per Entrepreneur
2026
Sent its one millionth letter

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Frequently asked questions

Did History By Mail get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. History By Mail got a deal with Barbara Corcoran and Daniel Lubetzky for $250,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in History By Mail?

Barbara Corcoran and Daniel Lubetzky invested in History By Mail on Season 16 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is History By Mail still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), History By Mail appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and lubetzky-backed subscription business with $2M+ in 2025 sales.

What season and episode was History By Mail on Shark Tank?

History By Mail appeared in Season 16, Episode 15, which first aired on April 4, 2025.

Where can I buy History By Mail?

You can buy History By Mail from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was History By Mail's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued History By Mail at $2,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,250,000.