VerbalizeIt
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VerbalizeIt is a translation service that connects users with human translators through an app or phone. It targets businesses and travelers who need fast, accurate translation in many languages every day.

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⏱ VerbalizeIt in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$250K for 15%Valued at $1.67M
  2. In the tankDeal: $250K for 20%With Kevin
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayStill in business

VerbalizeIt Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$250,000 for 15%
Asking valuation
$1.67M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$250,000 for 20%
Deal valuation
$1.25M
Founders
Ryan Frankel and Kunal Sarda
From
New York, NY
Aired
May 17, 2013
Asked
$1.67M
Got
$1.25M

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The pitch

Ryan Frankel and Kunal Sarda from New York, NY pitched VerbalizeIt in Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 26 (aired May 17, 2013). They asked for $250,000 in exchange for 15% equity, valuing the business at $1.67M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary: $250,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $1.25M, 25% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to VerbalizeIt after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Did VerbalizeIt get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. VerbalizeIt got a deal with Kevin O'Leary for $250,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in VerbalizeIt?

Kevin O'Leary invested in VerbalizeIt on Season 4 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is VerbalizeIt still in business?

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

What season and episode was VerbalizeIt on Shark Tank?

VerbalizeIt appeared in Season 4, Episode 26, which first aired on May 17, 2013.

Where can I buy VerbalizeIt?

You can buy VerbalizeIt from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was VerbalizeIt's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued VerbalizeIt at $1,666,667 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,250,000.

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