LARQ on Shark Tank
Be the first to reviewLARQ makes reusable water bottles with a cap that uses UV-C light to help purify water and keep the bottle clean. They are aimed at people who want a self-cleaning bottle that reduces odors and plastic waste.
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⏱ LARQ in 30 seconds
- The ask$500K for 1%Valued at $50M
- In the tankDeal: $1M for 4%With Kevin and Lori
- After the showDeal fell throughDidn't close after taping
- TodayAcquiredBought by Brita SE in early 2024 and now runs as a Brita subsidiary.
LARQ Shark Tank deal
- Asked for
- $500,000 for 1%
- Asking valuation
- $50M
- Result
- Deal
- Final deal
- $1,000,000 for 4%
- Deal valuation
- $25M
- Sharks
- Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner
- Founders
- Justin Wang
- From
- -
- Aired
- Apr 16, 2021
Deal notes: $500K each
Would you have invested in LARQ?
The pitch
Justin Wang pitched LARQ in Shark Tank Season 12, Episode 21 (aired Apr 16, 2021). They asked for $500,000 in exchange for 1% equity, valuing the business at $50M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner: $1,000,000 for 4%. That put the final valuation at $25M, 50% below what they originally asked for.
What happened to LARQ after Shark Tank?
Acquired Last checked November 1, 2026
Our checks
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LARQ was acquired: Bought by Brita SE in early 2024 and now runs as a Brita subsidiary..
⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.
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Frequently asked questions
Did LARQ get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. LARQ got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner for $1,000,000 and 4% equity.
Which Shark invested in LARQ?
Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner invested in LARQ on Season 12 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.
Is LARQ still in business?
LARQ was acquired: Bought by Brita SE in early 2024 and now runs as a Brita subsidiary..
What season and episode was LARQ on Shark Tank?
LARQ appeared in Season 12, Episode 21, which first aired on April 16, 2021.
Where can I buy LARQ?
You can buy LARQ from its official website and often on Amazon.
What was LARQ's valuation on Shark Tank?
The founders valued LARQ at $50,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $25,000,000.