The Bouqs Company on Shark Tank
Be the first to reviewThe Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service that sources fresh-cut flowers directly from farms. It targets gift givers looking for fresher bouquets with transparent pricing for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays.
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⏱ The Bouqs Company in 30 seconds
- The ask$258K for 3%Valued at $8.6M
- In the tankNo dealWalked out without a Shark
- After the showWent it aloneAnd kept going
- TodayStill in businessOnline florist with more than $100 million in annual revenue
The Bouqs Company Shark Tank deal
- Asked for
- $258,000 for 3%
- Asking valuation
- $8.6M
- Result
- No deal
- Founders
- -
- From
- Venice, CA
- Aired
- May 2, 2014
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The pitch
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The founders from Venice, CA pitched The Bouqs Company in Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 27 (aired May 2, 2014). They asked for $258,000 in exchange for 3% equity, valuing the business at $8.6M. They left the Tank without a deal, but the business kept going after the show.
What happened to The Bouqs Company after Shark Tank?
Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026
John Tabis and JP Montufar built The Bouqs to ship flowers straight from farms and cut out wholesalers. They had $700,000 in first-year sales when every shark passed in 2014, though Robert Herjavec later invested after using Bouqs for his 2016 wedding. The company had raised $55 million by 2019. According to Entrepreneur, revenue passed $100 million a year by 2025, with subscriptions bringing in about 40%, and the company has opened stores in California and New York.
⚠️ The on-air deal did not close after the show.
Update: Online florist with more than $100 million in annual revenue
Timeline since the show
Founded by John Tabis and JP Montufar to ship flowers direct from farms
Asked $285,000 for 3%; all sharks passed
Had raised $55 million and grown to 80 employees
Kim Tobman became CEO
Passed $100 million in annual revenue, per Entrepreneur
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Frequently asked questions
Did The Bouqs Company get a deal on Shark Tank?
No. The Bouqs Company did not get a deal on Shark Tank after asking for $258,000 for 3%.
Is The Bouqs Company still in business?
As of our last check (October 2026), The Bouqs Company appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and online florist with more than $100 million in annual revenue.
What season and episode was The Bouqs Company on Shark Tank?
The Bouqs Company appeared in Season 5, Episode 27, which first aired on May 2, 2014.
Where can I buy The Bouqs Company?
You can buy The Bouqs Company from its official website and often on Amazon.
What was The Bouqs Company's valuation on Shark Tank?
The founders valued The Bouqs Company at $8,600,000 when they entered the Tank.