Shark Tank · Season 1 · Aired January 15, 2010
Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 12 Products
4 pitches, 1 deal and $40K invested on air. Here's every product from the episode, what the founders asked for, what they got and where they are now.
Episode at a glance
- 💰 Biggest deal: Grease Monkey Wipes, $40K for 40% with Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec.
- 📍 Where they are now: 1 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1Grease Monkey Wipes
DealStill in businessGrease Monkey Wipes are heavy-duty pre-moistened wipes designed to remove grease, grime and oil from hands.
- Asked
- $40K for 40%
- Result
- $40K for 40%
- Sharks
- Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec
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Pitch 2
Wee Can Shop
No dealOut of businessWee Can Shop is a children's entertainment concept built around kid-sized shopping and pretend play.
Now: The children's store stayed open for a few more years after the show and then closed because of financial pressure.
- Asked
- $200K for 30%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 3
Podillow
No dealStatus unconfirmedThe Podillow is a pillow designed with a built-in pocket and speakers for listening to music or audio while resting.
- Asked
- $250K for 33%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
The Factionist
No dealOut of businessThe Factionist is an apparel brand for men and women.
Now: The website and social accounts went quiet after 2010, and founder Nate Berkopec wrote in 2017 that there was never really a business.
- Asked
- $30K for 20%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 12?
The pitches were Grease Monkey Wipes, Wee Can Shop, Podillow and The Factionist.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 1 Episode 12?
Grease Monkey Wipes (Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec) made deals.
When did Season 1 Episode 12 air?
It first aired on January 15, 2010.