Shark Tank · Season 5 · Aired October 4, 2013
Shark Tank Season 5, Episode 3 Products
4 pitches, 2 deals and $350K 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: Freeloader Child Carrier, $200K for 33% with Robert Herjavec.
- 🦈 Sharks who invested: Robert Herjavec, Mark Cuban.
- 📍 Where they are now: 3 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
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Pitch 1Freeloader Child Carrier
DealStill in businessThe Freeloader is a backpack-style child carrier that lets an adult carry an older toddler or young child comfortably on hikes and outings.
- Asked
- $200K for 15%
- Result
- $200K for 33%
- Shark
- Robert Herjavec
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Pitch 2
Rapid Ramen Cooker
DealStill in businessRapid Ramen Cooker is a rectangular microwave bowl that cooks instant ramen noodles in a few minutes without a stovetop.
Now: Grew into Rapid Brands microwave cookware line
- Asked
- $300K for 10%
- Result
- $150K for 15%
- Shark
- Mark Cuban
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Pitch 3
Fairy Tale Wishes
No dealStill in businessFairy Tale Wishes is a children's business built around fairy tale-themed experiences and products.
- Asked
- $35K for 33%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Pitch 4
Kook n' Kap
No dealOut of businessKook n' Kap is a kitchen tool designed to make a common cooking task simpler and less messy.
Now: The business shut down in 2013, and its social media has not been updated since February 2014.
- Asked
- $50K for 20%
- Result
- No deal
- Shark
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Frequently asked questions
What products were on Shark Tank Season 5 Episode 3?
The pitches were Freeloader Child Carrier, Rapid Ramen Cooker, Fairy Tale Wishes and Kook n' Kap.
Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 5 Episode 3?
Freeloader Child Carrier (Robert Herjavec) and Rapid Ramen Cooker (Mark Cuban) made deals.
When did Season 5 Episode 3 air?
It first aired on October 4, 2013.