HyConn on Shark Tank
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⏱ HyConn in 30 seconds
- The ask$500K for 40%Valued at $1.25M
- In the tankDeal: $1.25M for 100%With Mark
- After the showDeal fell throughDidn't close after taping
- TodayStill in business
HyConn Shark Tank deal
- Asked for
- $500,000 for 40%
- Asking valuation
- $1.25M
- Result
- Deal
- Final deal
- $1,250,000 for 100%
- Deal valuation
- $1.25M
- Shark
- Mark Cuban
- Founders
- Jeff Stroope
- From
- Ashdown, AR
- Aired
- May 6, 2011
Deal notes: buyout plus 3-year employment agreement and share of profits
Would you have invested in HyConn?
The pitch
Jeff Stroope from Ashdown, AR pitched HyConn in Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 7 (aired May 6, 2011). They asked for $500,000 in exchange for 40% equity, valuing the business at $1.25M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $1,250,000 for 100%.
What happened to HyConn after Shark Tank?
Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026
As of our last check (October 2026), HyConn appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.
⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.
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Frequently asked questions
Did HyConn get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. HyConn got a deal with Mark Cuban for $1,250,000 and 100% equity.
Which Shark invested in HyConn?
Mark Cuban invested in HyConn on Season 2 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.
Is HyConn still in business?
As of our last check (October 2026), HyConn appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.
What season and episode was HyConn on Shark Tank?
HyConn appeared in Season 2, Episode 7, which first aired on May 6, 2011.
Where can I buy HyConn?
You can buy HyConn from its official website and often on Amazon.
What was HyConn's valuation on Shark Tank?
The founders valued HyConn at $1,250,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,250,000.
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