Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky
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✕ No deal Still in business Season 2, Ep. 4 🍽️ Food & Drink

Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky on Shark Tank

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Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky makes beef jerky in a range of flavors. It targets snackers and meat lovers looking for a high-protein, portable snack with a homemade-style taste compared with mass-produced brands.

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⏱ Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$25K for 20%Valued at $125K
  2. In the tankNo dealWalked out without a Shark
  3. After the showWent it aloneAnd kept going
  4. TodayStill in business

Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$25,000 for 20%
Asking valuation
$125K
Result
No deal
Founders
Ken Howell
From
Hope Mills, NC
Aired
Apr 8, 2011

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The pitch

Ken Howell from Hope Mills, NC pitched Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky in Shark Tank Season 2, Episode 4 (aired Apr 8, 2011). They asked for $25,000 in exchange for 20% equity, valuing the business at $125K. They left the Tank without a deal, but the business kept going after the show.

What happened to Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

As of our last check (October 2026), Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky get a deal on Shark Tank?

No. Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky did not get a deal on Shark Tank after asking for $25,000 for 20%.

Is Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky appears to still be in business. Its official website is online.

What season and episode was Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky on Shark Tank?

Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky appeared in Season 2, Episode 4, which first aired on April 8, 2011.

Where can I buy Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky?

You can buy Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Uncle Zip's Beef Jerky at $125,000 when they entered the Tank.

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