RetrievAir on Shark Tank

RetrievAir is a charter air service that lets dogs fly in the cabin alongside their owners. It is aimed at pet owners who want to avoid putting their dogs in cargo or who have dogs too large for standard cabin rules.

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⏱ RetrievAir in 30 seconds

The ask$500K for 5%Valued at $10M
In the tankDeal: $776K for 15%With Alexis
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessPet-friendly charter airline adding new routes

RetrievAir Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $500,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $10M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $776,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $5.17M
Shark: Alexis Ohanian
Founders: Mark Williams, Benton Miller
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Aired: Oct 22, 2025

Asked

$10M

Got

$5.17M

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The pitch

Mark Williams, Benton Miller pitched RetrievAir in Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 4 (aired Oct 22, 2025). They asked for $500,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $10M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Alexis Ohanian: $776,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $5.17M, 48% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to RetrievAir after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

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

RetrievAir runs charter flights on small 30-seat regional planes where dogs ride in the cabin with their owners, with seats averaging about $775. Co-founder Mark Williams previously founded the airline Sunwing. The company had about $550,000 in sales but was burning roughly $80,000 a week in testing, which worried several sharks. Guest shark Alexis Ohanian invested $776,000 for 15%, a $10 million valuation. In February 2026 the company added Atlanta, Oakland, Manassas and Scottsdale to its routes.

Update: Pet-friendly charter airline adding new routes

Timeline since the show

2022
Benton Miller and aviation veteran Mark Williams teamed up
2025-10
Alexis Ohanian invested $776,000 for 15% on Season 17
2026-02
Added flights to Atlanta, Oakland, Manassas, Virginia, and Scottsdale

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Frequently asked questions

Did RetrievAir get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. RetrievAir got a deal with Alexis Ohanian for $776,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in RetrievAir?

Alexis Ohanian invested in RetrievAir on Season 17 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is RetrievAir still in business?

As of our last check (November 2026), RetrievAir appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and pet-friendly charter airline adding new routes.

What season and episode was RetrievAir on Shark Tank?

RetrievAir appeared in Season 17, Episode 4, which first aired on October 22, 2025.

Where can I buy RetrievAir?

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

What was RetrievAir's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued RetrievAir at $10,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $5,173,333.33.