✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 4, Ep. 23 🍽️ Food & Drink

Me-Ma's Gumbo on Shark Tank

Me-Ma's Gumbo Bricks are frozen blocks of concentrated gumbo base made from a family recipe that cooks can turn into gumbo quickly. They target people who love Cajun food but lack the time to make a roux from scratch.

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⏱ Me-Ma's Gumbo in 30 seconds

The ask$200K for 20%Valued at $1M
In the tankDeal: $200K for 50%With Kevin and Lori
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

Me-Ma's Gumbo Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $200,000 for 20%
Asking valuation: $1M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $200,000 for 50%
Deal valuation: $400K
Sharks: Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner
Founders: Carol Foster
From: Inglewood, CA
Aired: May 3, 2013

Asked

$1M

Got

$400K

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The pitch

Carol Foster from Inglewood, CA pitched Me-Ma's Gumbo in Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 23 (aired May 3, 2013). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner: $200,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $400K, 60% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Me-Ma's Gumbo after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked October 3, 2026

We couldn't confirm whether Me-Ma's Gumbo is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (October 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Me-Ma's Gumbo get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Me-Ma's Gumbo got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner for $200,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in Me-Ma's Gumbo?

Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner invested in Me-Ma's Gumbo on Season 4 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Me-Ma's Gumbo still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Me-Ma's Gumbo is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (October 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Me-Ma's Gumbo on Shark Tank?

Me-Ma's Gumbo appeared in Season 4, Episode 23, which first aired on May 3, 2013.

Where can I buy Me-Ma's Gumbo?

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What was Me-Ma's Gumbo's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Me-Ma's Gumbo at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $400,000.