Total Merchant Resources on Shark Tank

Total Merchant Resources is a financing company providing working capital, such as merchant cash advances, to small businesses. It targets business owners who need quick access to funding outside of traditional bank loans.

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⏱ Total Merchant Resources in 30 seconds

The ask$200K for 20%Valued at $1M
In the tankDeal: $200K for 50%With Kevin
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in business

Total Merchant Resources Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $200,000 for 20%
Asking valuation: $1M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $200,000 for 50%
Deal valuation: $400K
Shark: Kevin O'Leary
Founders: -
From: Piscataway, NJ
Aired: Oct 25, 2013

Asked

$1M

Got

$400K

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The pitch

The founders from Piscataway, NJ pitched Total Merchant Resources in Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 6 (aired Oct 25, 2013). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary: $200,000 for 50%. That put the final valuation at $400K, 60% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Total Merchant Resources after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

As of our last check (October 2026), Total Merchant Resources appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Total Merchant Resources get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Total Merchant Resources got a deal with Kevin O'Leary for $200,000 and 50% equity.

Which Shark invested in Total Merchant Resources?

Kevin O'Leary invested in Total Merchant Resources on Season 5 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Total Merchant Resources still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Total Merchant Resources appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was Total Merchant Resources on Shark Tank?

Total Merchant Resources appeared in Season 5, Episode 6, which first aired on October 25, 2013.

Where can I buy Total Merchant Resources?

You can buy Total Merchant Resources from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Total Merchant Resources's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Total Merchant Resources at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $400,000.