Zip String
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✓ Got a deal Still in business Season 14, Ep. 9 🧸 Kids & Education

Zip String on Shark Tank

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Zip String is a handheld toy that propels a loop of string in motion, creating shapes and visual effects. It is aimed at kids who enjoy fidget and skill toys.

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⏱ Zip String in 30 seconds

  1. The ask$100K for 10%Valued at $1M
  2. In the tankDeal: $100K for 20%With Kevin and Robert
  3. After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
  4. TodayStill in business

Zip String Shark Tank deal

Asked for
$100,000 for 10%
Asking valuation
$1M
Result
Deal
Final deal
$100,000 for 20%
Deal valuation
$500K
Founders
Austin Hillam and Stephen Fazio
From
-
Aired
Dec 9, 2022
Asked
$1M
Got
$500K

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The pitch

Austin Hillam and Stephen Fazio pitched Zip String in Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 9 (aired Dec 9, 2022). They asked for $100,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $1M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec: $100,000 for 20%. That put the final valuation at $500K, 50% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Zip String after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked November 1, 2026

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  • : Product photo added from the official website.
  • : Visited the official website: it is working.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Did Zip String get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Zip String got a deal with Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec for $100,000 and 20% equity.

Which Shark invested in Zip String?

Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec invested in Zip String on Season 14 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Zip String still in business?

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

What season and episode was Zip String on Shark Tank?

Zip String appeared in Season 14, Episode 9, which first aired on December 9, 2022.

Where can I buy Zip String?

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

What was Zip String's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Zip String at $1,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $500,000.

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