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Windcatcher on Shark Tank

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Windcatcher makes a valve that lets inflatable products such as air mattresses and pool floats inflate quickly with just a few breaths. It is designed to eliminate the need for pumps.

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⏱ Windcatcher in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$200K for 8%Valued at $2.5M
  2. In the tankDeal: $200K for 5%With Lori
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayClosedFounder Ryan Frayne died in 2018, the company website was down by Feb…

Windcatcher Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$200,000 for 8%
Asking valuation
$2.5M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$200,000 for 5%
Deal valuation
$4M
Founders
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From
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Aired
Oct 30, 2015
Asked
$2.5M
Got
$4M

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The pitch

The founders pitched Windcatcher in Shark Tank Season 7, Episode 6 (aired Oct 30, 2015). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 8% equity, valuing the business at $2.5M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Lori Greiner: $200,000 for 5%. That put the final valuation at $4M, 60% above what they originally asked for.

What happened to Windcatcher after Shark Tank?

Out of business

Windcatcher appears to be out of business (Founder Ryan Frayne died in 2018, the company website was down by February 2022, and the business appears to have shut down.).

Sources (2)
  1. sharktankblog.com/business/windcatcher
  2. looper.com/1366008/whatever-happened-to-windcatcher-after-shark-tank/
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Frequently asked questions

Did Windcatcher get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Windcatcher got a deal with Lori Greiner for $200,000 and 5% equity.

Which Shark invested in Windcatcher?

Lori Greiner invested in Windcatcher on Season 7 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Windcatcher still in business?

Windcatcher appears to be out of business (Founder Ryan Frayne died in 2018, the company website was down by February 2022, and the business appears to have shut down.).

What season and episode was Windcatcher on Shark Tank?

Windcatcher appeared in Season 7, Episode 6, which first aired on October 30, 2015.

Where can I buy Windcatcher?

Search for Windcatcher on Amazon or major retailers; availability varies.

What was Windcatcher's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Windcatcher at $2,500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $4,000,000.

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