Skip to content

Image: R1SE official website

✓ Got a deal Still in business Season 17, Ep. 15 🧸 Kids & Education

R1SE on Shark Tank

Be the first to review

R1SE runs after-school academic and recreation centers for students. The centers combine tutoring and homework help with sports and activities, aimed at working parents who want structured, enriching care for school-age children.

Visit official site ↗ Check price on Amazon

Official website checked Nov 1, 2026.

We may earn a commission when you buy through our links. It never affects what we write. How we make money

🖨️ Giving this as a gift? Print the "story behind your gift" card

⏱ R1SE in 30 seconds

The ask$300K for 10%Valued at $3M
In the tankDeal: $300K for 15%With Barbara
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessAfter-school centers in Michigan, opening a third location

R1SE Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $300,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $3M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $300,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $2M
Shark: Barbara Corcoran
Founders: Trevor Szafranski, Heather Szafranski
From: Freeland, MI
Aired: Mar 25, 2026

Asked

$3M

Got

$2M

Would you have invested in R1SE?

The pitch

Video: R1SE Pitch | Shark Tank · ABC on YouTube

Trevor Szafranski, Heather Szafranski from Freeland, MI pitched R1SE in Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 15 (aired Mar 25, 2026). They asked for $300,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $3M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran: $300,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $2M, 33% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to R1SE after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

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

R1SE runs after-school centers in Michigan that pair an hour of homework help with an hour of recreation, charging $15 an hour. Founder Trevor Szafranski, a former teacher of 15 years, and Heather Szafranski pitched the business on Shark Tank in March 2026. Barbara Corcoran invested $300,000 for 15%, with the money to be paid back within three years. ABC12 reported the company was serving roughly 600 students across Freeland and Midland and building a third site in Frankenmuth.

Update: After-school centers in Michigan, opening a third location

Timeline since the show

2025-06
Segment filmed for Shark Tank
2026-03
Barbara Corcoran agreed to $300,000 for 15% with payback within three years
2026-03
Operating in Freeland and Midland, Michigan, with a third center under development in Frankenmuth, per ABC12

Sources (3)

📝 Know something we don't? Suggest an update

Reviews of R1SE

No reviews yet. Have you tried R1SE? Tell other shoppers what you think.

Frequently asked questions

Did R1SE get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. R1SE got a deal with Barbara Corcoran for $300,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in R1SE?

Barbara Corcoran invested in R1SE on Season 17 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is R1SE still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), R1SE appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and after-school centers in Michigan, opening a third location.

What season and episode was R1SE on Shark Tank?

R1SE appeared in Season 17, Episode 15, which first aired on March 25, 2026.

Where can I buy R1SE?

You can buy R1SE from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was R1SE's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued R1SE at $3,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $2,000,000.

Official site Amazon