The Mensch on a Bench on Shark Tank

Name: The Mensch on a Bench
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The Mensch on a Bench is a Hanukkah plush doll paired with a storybook, creating a family holiday tradition. It is pitched as a Jewish counterpart to popular Christmas tradition toys, aimed at families celebrating Hanukkah.

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⏱ The Mensch on a Bench in 30 seconds

The ask$150K for 10%Valued at $1.5M
In the tankDeal: $150K for 15%With Lori and Robert
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessFrom $14.95

The Mensch on a Bench Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $150,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $1.5M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $150,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $1M
Sharks: Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec
Founders: Neal Hoffman
From: Madeira, OH
Aired: Dec 12, 2014

Asked

$1.5M

Got

$1M

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The pitch

Neal Hoffman from Madeira, OH pitched The Mensch on a Bench in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 12 (aired Dec 12, 2014). They asked for $150,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $1.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec: $150,000 for 15%. That put the final valuation at $1M, 33% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to The Mensch on a Bench after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

As of our last check (October 2026), The Mensch on a Bench appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did The Mensch on a Bench get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. The Mensch on a Bench got a deal with Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec for $150,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in The Mensch on a Bench?

Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec invested in The Mensch on a Bench on Season 6 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is The Mensch on a Bench still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), The Mensch on a Bench appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was The Mensch on a Bench on Shark Tank?

The Mensch on a Bench appeared in Season 6, Episode 12, which first aired on December 12, 2014.

Where can I buy The Mensch on a Bench?

You can buy The Mensch on a Bench from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was The Mensch on a Bench's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued The Mensch on a Bench at $1,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,000,000.