✓ Got a deal Out of business Season 7, Ep. 23 🧸 Kids & Education

Trobo on Shark Tank

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Trobo is an interactive plush robot that tells STEM-themed stories to children through a connected app. It is designed to introduce young kids to science, technology and engineering concepts through engaging storytelling.

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⏱ Trobo in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$100K for 10%Valued at $1M
  2. In the tankDeal: $166.7K for 33.3%With Robert
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayClosedThe company stopped producing TROBO toys and went out of business in …

Trobo Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$100,000 for 10%
Asking valuation
$1M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$166,666 for 33.3%
Deal valuation
$500K
Founders
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From
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Aired
Apr 8, 2016
Asked
$1M
Got
$500K

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The pitch

The founders pitched Trobo in Shark Tank Season 7, Episode 23 (aired Apr 8, 2016). They asked for $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Robert Herjavec: $166,666 for 33.3%. That put the final valuation at $500K, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Trobo after Shark Tank?

Out of business

Trobo appears to be out of business (The company stopped producing TROBO toys and went out of business in 2017.).

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  1. sharktankblog.com/business/trobo/
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Frequently asked questions

Did Trobo get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Trobo got a deal with Robert Herjavec for $166,666 and 33.3% equity.

Which Shark invested in Trobo?

Robert Herjavec invested in Trobo on Season 7 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Trobo still in business?

Trobo appears to be out of business (The company stopped producing TROBO toys and went out of business in 2017.).

What season and episode was Trobo on Shark Tank?

Trobo appeared in Season 7, Episode 23, which first aired on April 8, 2016.

Where can I buy Trobo?

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What was Trobo's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Trobo at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $499,998.

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