Shark Tank · Season 9 · Aired October 1, 2017

Shark Tank Season 9, Episode 1 Products

4 pitches, 2 deals and $240K 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: Sierra Madre Research, $175K for 15% with Richard Branson.
  • 🦈 Sharks who invested: Richard Branson.
  • 📍 Where they are now: 2 of 4 companies are confirmed still operating or were acquired (checked November 2026).
  1. Pitch 1

    Locker Board

    DealStatus unconfirmed

    Locker Board makes compact skateboards sized to fit inside a school locker or backpack.

    Asked
    $60K for 15%
    Result
    $65K for 20%
  2. Pitch 2

    Wyp Aviation

    No dealOut of business

    Wyp Aviation makes a wakeboard-style water vehicle designed for riding and gliding over water.

    Now: The company appears to have gone out of business in 2019, based on the founder's LinkedIn profile.

    Asked
    $500K for 20%
    Result
    No deal
    Shark
    -
  3. Sierra Madre ResearchPitch 3

    Sierra Madre Research

    DealStill in business

    Sierra Madre Research makes hammock tents that combine a hammock with a bug net and rain fly.

    Asked
    $175K for 15%
    Result
    $175K for 15%
  4. Pitch 4

    Simple Habit

    No dealAcquired

    Simple Habit is a meditation app offering short guided sessions, many just five minutes long, designed for busy people.

    Now: Bought by the wellness marketplace Ingenio in March 2023, which said the app would continue as a stand-alone product.

    Asked
    $600K for 5%
    Result
    No deal
    Shark
    -

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Frequently asked questions

What products were on Shark Tank Season 9 Episode 1?

The pitches were Locker Board, Wyp Aviation, Sierra Madre Research and Simple Habit.

Who got a deal on Shark Tank Season 9 Episode 1?

Locker Board (Richard Branson) and Sierra Madre Research (Richard Branson) made deals.

When did Season 9 Episode 1 air?

It first aired on October 1, 2017.

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