✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 3, Ep. 7 🍽️ Food & Drink

The Smart Baker on Shark Tank

The Smart Baker makes baking accessories, including tools and reference aids that simplify measuring and baking. It targets home bakers looking for practical, giftable items that make baking easier and less messy.

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⏱ The Smart Baker in 30 seconds

The ask$75K for 25%Valued at $300K
In the tankDeal: $75K for 40%With Barbara · plus royalty
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

The Smart Baker Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $75,000 for 25%
Asking valuation: $300K
Result: Deal
Final deal: $75,000 for 40%
Deal valuation: $187.5K
Shark: Barbara Corcoran
Structure: Royalty
Founders: Stephanie and Daniel Rensing
From: Rockledge, FL
Aired: Mar 2, 2012

Asked

$300K

Got

$187.5K

Would you have invested in The Smart Baker?

The pitch

Stephanie and Daniel Rensing from Rockledge, FL pitched The Smart Baker in Shark Tank Season 3, Episode 7 (aired Mar 2, 2012). They asked for $75,000 in exchange for 25% equity, valuing the business at $300K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran: $75,000 for 40%. That put the final valuation at $187.5K, 38% below what they originally asked for. The deal included a royalty.

What happened to The Smart Baker after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the website's home page is gone.

We couldn't confirm whether The Smart Baker is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did The Smart Baker get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. The Smart Baker got a deal with Barbara Corcoran for $75,000 and 40% equity.

Which Shark invested in The Smart Baker?

Barbara Corcoran invested in The Smart Baker on Season 3 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is The Smart Baker still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether The Smart Baker is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was The Smart Baker on Shark Tank?

The Smart Baker appeared in Season 3, Episode 7, which first aired on March 2, 2012.

Where can I buy The Smart Baker?

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What was The Smart Baker's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued The Smart Baker at $300,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $187,500.