Former Shark · Broadcast.com, MicroSolutions, Dallas Mavericks, Cost Plus Drugs, 2929 Entertainment

Mark Cuban Net Worth & Shark Tank Deals

Mark Cuban is an American entrepreneur and investor from Pittsburgh. He made his first fortune selling his computer consultancy MicroSolutions to CompuServe in 1990, then a much larger one when Yahoo bought his streaming company Broadcast.com for $5.7 billion in stock in 1999. He bought the Dallas Mavericks in 2000, sold a majority stake in December 2023 while keeping a minority share, and co-founded the online pharmacy Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company in 2022. Cuban first appeared on Shark Tank as a guest in Season 2 (2011), became a permanent Shark the following season, and left after Season 16, whose finale aired in May 2025; he is not part of the Season 18 panel.

Net worth*: $6.8 billion
Shark Tank deals: 263
Invested on air: $64.97M
Avg. equity taken: 16.9%
Seasons: S1-S16
Still operating: 77%

Quick facts

Born: July 31, 1958 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Education: B.S. in Management, Indiana University Kelley School of Business (1981)
Founded: MicroSolutions, Broadcast.com (originally Audionet), 2929 Entertainment (co-founder), Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
Joined Shark Tank: Season 2 (2011)
Notable deals: Ten Thirty One Productions, BeatBox Beverages, Rugged Maniac Obstacle Race

*Net worth: Forbes real-time estimate, Sept 30, 2026. Third-party estimates vary and change over time.

Mark's best Shark Tank deals

Ranked list →

#1 Deal

S9 · E15

Stasher

Stasher makes reusable food storage bags from platinum silicone as an alternative to…

Acquired from $10.99

#2 Deal

S5 · E13

GrooveBook

GrooveBook is a mobile app subscription that prints photos from a user's phone into a…

Acquired $150K / 80%

#3 Deal

S9 · E12

Mush

Mush makes ready-to-eat overnight oats sold refrigerated in single-serve cups.

Still in business from $19.80

#4 Deal

S7 · E4

Dude Wipes

Dude Wipes are flushable, disposable wet wipes marketed specifically to men.

Still in business from $2.29

#5 Deal

S6 · E20

LuminAid

LuminAid makes inflatable, solar-powered lanterns that pack flat and recharge in sunlight.

Still in business from $25

#6 Deal

S5 · E3

Rapid Ramen Cooker

Rapid Ramen Cooker is a rectangular microwave bowl that cooks instant ramen noodles in a…

Still in business from $10

#7 Deal

S4 · E1

Buggy Beds

Buggy Beds is a bed bug detection product that uses small glue traps placed around a bed…

Still in business from $12.99

#8 Deal

S3 · E9

Tower Paddle Boards

Tower Paddle Boards sells inflatable stand-up paddle boards directly to consumers online.

Still in business from $349

Mark's portfolio in words

drink clothing plant-based provide women outdoor tool game young event parent kids fans light ingredient treat home snack casual party quick children accessory gift family college bottle homeowner natural flavor portable design food service water aims

The most common words in descriptions of the 263 companies Mark Cuban backed on Shark Tank. Bigger words appear in more product descriptions.

What Mark invests in

🍽️ Food & Drink

🏠 Home & Lifestyle

💄 Fashion & Beauty

🏃 Fitness, Sports & Outdoors

🧸 Kids & Education

💻 Technology & Software

🌿 Health & Wellness

💼 Business Services

Favorite deal partners

Sharks Mark most often teams up with on multi-Shark deals.

Lori Greiner54 deals together
Barbara Corcoran27 deals together
Robert Herjavec20 deals together
Daymond John19 deals together

All 263 deals

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Product	Season	Investment	Equity	Status
Stasher	9	$400K	15%	Acquired
GrooveBook	5	$75K	40%	Acquired
Mush	9	$300K	10%	Still in business
Dude Wipes	7	$300K	25%	Still in business
LuminAid	6	$300K	15%	Still in business
Rapid Ramen Cooker	5	$150K	15%	Still in business
Buggy Beds	4	$50K	5%	Still in business
Tower Paddle Boards	3	$150K	30%	Still in business
Chapul	5	$50K	15%	Status unconfirmed
Bottle Breacher	6	$75K	10%	Status unconfirmed
Truffle Shuffle	12	$501K	18%	Acquired
DNA Simple	9	$200K	15%	Acquired
Alice's Table	9	$125K	5%	Acquired
Unshrinkit	7	$150K	15%	Acquired
Noene	6	$100K	15%	Acquired
BottleKeeper	10	$500K	2.5%	Acquired
Rewardstock	10	$320K	10%	Acquired
Bruw	10	$50K	30%	Acquired
Fixed	7	$700K	7%	Acquired
Roominate	6	$250K	2.5%	Acquired
Bucket Golf	16	$1M	12.5%	Still in business
Petite Keep	16	$133.3K	5%	Still in business
Remento	16	$300K	10%	Still in business
Paper Tacos	16	$120K	25%	Still in business
Go Nutz	16	$60K	15%	Still in business
Snow Scholars	16	$150K	20%	Still in business
Morrison Outdoors	16	$150K	10%	Still in business
Chomp Shop	16	$125K	7.5%	Still in business
Deviled Egg Co.	16	$125K	10%	Still in business
Rebel Cheese	15	$375K	5%	Still in business
Pick Up Bricks	15	$100K	8%	Still in business
Paddlesmash	15	$125K	10%	Still in business
Rekkie	15	$300K	12.5%	Still in business
Bot-It	15	$150K	15%	Still in business
Glove Wrap	15	$25K	11%	Still in business
TIKPIK	15	$75K	16%	Still in business
Dating By Blaine	15	$100K	10%	Still in business
ESAI	16	$250K	5%	Still in business
Duzter Hockey	16	$200K	20%	Still in business
Bro Glo	16	$200K	10%	Still in business
Triple Lite	16	$200K	12.5%	Still in business
Doatnut	16	$100K	15%	Still in business
Genius Litter	15	$83.3K	2.67%	Still in business
Sor Soap	15	$100K	20%	Still in business
Gatsby Chocolate	15	$250K	10%	Still in business
Cup A Bug	15	$75K	20%	Still in business
Vibe Ride	15	$250K	12%	Still in business
Like Air	15	$150K	5%	Still in business
Richualist	15	$75K	7.5%	Still in business
Overplay	15	$500K	4%	Still in business
How To Be A Redhead	15	$350K	15%	Still in business
Storm Bag	15	$100K	15%	Still in business
Eyewris	14	$25K	4%	Still in business
The Woobles	14	$225K	3%	Still in business
Noshi Food	14	$250K	25%	Still in business
Stealth Bros	14	$100K	10%	Still in business
Nature's Wild Berry	14	$40K	10%	Still in business
Storage Scholars	14	$250K	10%	Still in business
Plufl	14	$100K	7.5%	Still in business
Wondry	14	$225K	15%	Still in business
FireFighter1	14	$75K	12.5%	Still in business
Kudos	14	$125K	6%	Still in business
The Ice Cream Canteen	14	$50K	10%	Still in business
Fry Away	14	$125K	11%	Still in business
Collars & Co.	14	$500K	5%	Still in business
Garage Celebrations	14	$200K	30%	Still in business
Retold	14	$300K	25%	Still in business
Songlorious	13	$125K	10%	Still in business
Banana Loca	13	$125K	12.5%	Still in business
Maxpro Fitness	13	$500K	3%	Still in business
Black Sands Entertainment	13	$250K	15%	Still in business
Diaper Dust	13	$75K	40%	Still in business
Flasky Flowers	13	$25K	10%	Still in business
Tania Speaks	13	$400K	15%	Still in business
HiccAway	13	$250K	20%	Still in business
UMARO	13	$1M	7%	Still in business
No Limbits	13	$50K	5%	Still in business
Browndages	13	$33.3K	8.33%	Still in business
Pulp Pantry	13	$500K	17%	Still in business
Proper Good	13	$400K	20%	Still in business
Cup Bop	13	$1M	5%	Still in business
The Transformation Factory	13	$300K	10%	Still in business
Curie	13	$150K	6%	Still in business
Foam Party Hats	12	$50K	12.5%	Still in business
Click & Carry	12	$112.5K	20%	Still in business
Brake Free	12	$100K	10%	Still in business
Bubbly Blaster	12	$90K	15%	Still in business
Hug Sleep	12	$150K	10%	Still in business
Ice Beanie	12	$50K	25%	Still in business
Toilet Timer	12	$200K	25%	Still in business
Jiggy Puzzles	12	$500K	15%	Still in business
P-Nuff Crunch	12	$400K	25%	Still in business
Bee D'Vine	12	$187.5K	10%	Still in business
Pan's Mushroom Jerky	12	$300K	18%	Still in business
Trophy Smack	12	$600K	17%	Still in business
Grind Basketball	12	$125K	12.5%	Still in business
SparkCharge	12	$500K	5%	Still in business
Simply Good Jars	12	$250K	5%	Still in business
Dino Don	12	$500K	25%	Still in business
Hopscotch	12	$550K	11%	Still in business
Misfit Foods	12	$150K	5%	Still in business
NuMilk	12	$1M	7%	Still in business
Mad Rabbit	12	$500K	12%	Still in business
Holiball	12	$75K	12.5%	Still in business
Unbuckle Me	11	$50K	10%	Still in business
Dog Threads	11	$250K	25%	Still in business
The Mad Optimist	11	$60K	20%	Still in business
GolfKicks	11	$300K	13%	Still in business
Safety Nailer	11	$33.3K	11%	Still in business
Snacklins	11	$250K	5%	Still in business
Ready, Set, Food!	11	$350K	10%	Still in business
Bala Bangles	11	$450K	15%	Still in business
Eterneva	11	$600K	9%	Still in business
Circadian Optics	11	$375K	10%	Still in business
The Yard Milkshake Bar	11	$400K	22%	Still in business
Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli	11	$250K	20%	Still in business
Grouphug	11	$150K	25%	Still in business
Cup Board Pro	10	$20K	4%	Still in business
Wild Earth	10	$550K	10%	Still in business
Manscaped	10	$250K	12.5%	Still in business
Prank-O	10	$640K	25%	Still in business
Kanga Coolers	10	$100K	20%	Still in business
Sapre	10	$500K	14%	Still in business
SomniFix	10	$500K	20%	Still in business
Fat Shack	10	$250K	15%	Still in business
sanaía	10	$150K	25%	Still in business
Vade Nutrition	10	$350K	20%	Still in business
Shower Toga	10	$40K	20%	Still in business
Hydroviv	10	$400K	20%	Still in business
Twist It Up Combs	10	$112.5K	12.5%	Still in business
SubSafe	10	$50K	12.5%	Still in business
Grypmat	9	$120K	10%	Still in business
Ice Shaker	9	$75K	7.5%	Still in business
SnapClips	9	$50K	10%	Still in business
Ash & Anvil	9	$150K	25%	Still in business
ChangEd	9	$250K	25%	Still in business
Avocaderia	9	$200K	10%	Still in business
Hugo's Amazing Tape	9	$50K	50%	Still in business
QBall	9	$100K	10%	Still in business
Palmini	9	$150K	12.5%	Still in business
The Long Hairs	9	$100K	20%	Still in business
Fizzics	8	$1M	8.34%	Still in business
ReThink	8	$50K	10%	Still in business
DBest Products	8	$175K	10%	Still in business
Under The Weather	8	$600K	15%	Still in business
The Lapel Project	8	$150K	30%	Still in business
Chirps	8	$100K	15%	Still in business
Dart Drones	8	$300K	10%	Still in business
Guardian Bikes	8	$500K	15%	Still in business
Rumi Spice	8	$250K	15%	Still in business
Angels and Tomboys	8	$30K	16.65%	Still in business
Sworkit	7	$1.5M	10%	Still in business
XCraft	7	$300K	5%	Still in business
Combat Flip Flops	7	$100K	10%	Still in business
PolarPro	7	$500K	10%	Still in business
Extreme Sandbox	7	$75K	10%	Still in business
R.Riveter	7	$100K	20%	Still in business
Nohbo	7	$100K	25%	Still in business
Foot Cardigan	7	$125K	10%	Still in business
The Spooner	7	$200K	8%	Still in business
Rent Like a Champion	7	$100K	5%	Still in business
Loliware	7	$300K	12.5%	Still in business
2400Expert	7	$250K	20%	Still in business
Brightwheel	7	$300K	3.35%	Still in business
Insta-Fire	7	$150K	15%	Still in business
BeatBox Beverages	6	$1M	33%	Still in business
Emazing Lights	6	$325K	2.5%	Still in business
You Kick Ass	6	$100K	10%	Still in business
Echo Valley Meats	6	$150K	25%	Still in business
The Red Dress Boutique	6	$600K	10%	Still in business
PittMoss	6	$200K	11.67%	Still in business
Fresh Patch	6	$75K	10%	Still in business
Shark Wheel	6	$75K	2.5%	Still in business
Gameday Couture	6	$500K	30%	Still in business
Q-Flex	6	$12.5K	12.5%	Still in business
Melni Connectors	6	$500K	12%	Still in business
Sweet Ballz	5	$125K	12.5%	Still in business
Ten Thirty One Haunted Hayrides	5	$2M	20%	Still in business
Henry's Humdingers	5	$150K	37.5%	Still in business
Rugged Maniac	5	$1.75M	25%	Still in business
Bon Affair	5	$150K	35%	Still in business
U-Lace	5	$200K	35%	Still in business
Cycloramic	5	$250K	7.5%	Still in business
Nuts 'N More	4	$125K	15%	Still in business
Stella Valle Jewelry	4	$75K	17.5%	Still in business
Hot Tot	4	$75K	40%	Still in business
Posture Now	4	$100K	30%	Still in business
The GameFace Company	4	$225K	17.5%	Still in business
Tom + Chee	4	$300K	7.5%	Still in business
MistoBox	4	$75K	30%	Still in business
CoolWraps	4	$250K	100%	Still in business
Ice Chips Candy	4	$62.5K	10%	Still in business
Simple Sugar Scrubs	4	$100K	33%	Still in business
The Living Christmas Company	4	$150K	40%	Still in business
Lollacup	3	$50K	20%	Still in business
EZ VIP	3	$75K	15%	Still in business
I Want To Draw A Cat For You	3	$25K	33%	Still in business
The Clean Bottle	3	$60K	8%	Still in business
UniKey Technologies	3	$250K	20%	Still in business
AirCork	3	$400K	100%	Still in business
Dance With Me	3	$50K	25%	Still in business
First Defense Nasal Screen	2	$250K	10%	Still in business
Tippi Toes	2	$50K	15%	Still in business
HyConn	2	$1.25M	100%	Still in business
Classroom Jams	1	$50K	20%	Still in business
Villy Customs	3	$250K	21%	Status unconfirmed
Mella	15	$250K	6%	Status unconfirmed
You Go Natural	14	$400K	10%	Status unconfirmed
Shred Skinz	14	$60K	20%	Status unconfirmed
Tones Of Melanin	14	$300K	12%	Status unconfirmed
Everything Legendary	12	$300K	22%	Status unconfirmed
Wanna Date?	11	$100K	33%	Status unconfirmed
Detrapel	9	$100K	12.5%	Status unconfirmed
ProntoBev	9	$100K	25%	Status unconfirmed
Goverre	8	$66.7K	11.1%	Status unconfirmed
Slyde Handboards	7	$100K	11%	Status unconfirmed
Sway Motorsports	6	$300K	20%	Status unconfirmed
Foot Fairy	5	$100K	40%	Status unconfirmed
ZooBean	5	$250K	30%	Status unconfirmed
Breathometer	5	$200K	6%	Status unconfirmed
iReTron	5	$50K	10%	Status unconfirmed
Veggie Mama Garden Pops	5	$37.5K	10%	Status unconfirmed
HangEase	5	$40K	15%	Status unconfirmed
iLumi	5	$350K	25%	Status unconfirmed
PowerPot	5	$250K	12%	Status unconfirmed
Monkey Mat	5	$50K	17.5%	Status unconfirmed
Teddy Needs a Bath	4	$100K	30%	Status unconfirmed
SurfSet Fitness	4	$300K	30%	Status unconfirmed
Rock Bands	4	$50K	20%	Status unconfirmed
Smart Wheel	4	$50K	15%	Status unconfirmed
KaZAM	4	$150K	16%	Status unconfirmed
Shell Bobbers	4	$80K	33%	Status unconfirmed
Litter	3	$40K	25.5%	Status unconfirmed
The Painted Pretzel	3	$100K	25%	Status unconfirmed
Youthforia	14	$400K	8%	Out of business
Genius Juice	11	$250K	12.5%	Out of business
Shake it Pup	11	$100K	25%	Out of business
Pasta by Hudson	11	$75K	15%	Out of business
Coconut Girl	11	$180K	20%	Out of business
Pickup Pools	10	$100K	33.3%	Out of business
Life Lift Systems	10	$550K	25%	Out of business
Bravo	9	$75K	7%	Out of business
Hater	9	$200K	10%	Out of business
Delighted By	9	$600K	12%	Out of business
Pearachute	9	$500K	15%	Out of business
Solsource	9	$500K	4%	Out of business
Reely Hooked Fish Co.	9	$75K	25%	Out of business
Bouquet Bar	9	$150K	25%	Out of business
Style Club	8	$500K	22%	Out of business
Bee Free Honee	7	$70K	10%	Out of business
Beer Blizzard	7	$100K	25%	Out of business
Umano	7	$75K	10%	Out of business
Trunkster	7	$700K	5%	Out of business
Coco Jack	6	$125K	25%	Out of business
World Record Striper Company	6	$50K	33%	Out of business
Evrewares	6	$200K	100%	Out of business
Plated	5	$500K	5.6%	Out of business
Velocity Signs	5	$75K	10%	Out of business
Boot Illusions	3	$250K	20%	Out of business
Kisstixx	3	$200K	40%	Out of business
M3 Girl Designs	3	$100K	10%	Out of business
Miso Media	3	$300K	8%	Out of business
Toygaroo	2	$100K	17.5%	Out of business

Per-Shark amounts split multi-Shark deals evenly where exact splits weren't disclosed. Deals are as agreed on air.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mark Cuban's net worth?

Mark Cuban's net worth is estimated at $6.8 billion (Forbes real-time estimate, Sept 30, 2026). Estimates vary by source and change over time.

Why did Mark Cuban leave Shark Tank?

Cuban said he wanted to spend more time with his teenage children, explaining that the show's filming schedule conflicted with their school year. He announced the decision on the All the Smoke podcast in November 2023.

Is Mark Cuban still on Shark Tank?

No. Season 16 was his final season, and his last episode aired in May 2025. He is not among the Sharks for Season 18 in fall 2026.

How did Mark Cuban make his money?

Mostly from selling Broadcast.com to Yahoo for $5.7 billion in stock in 1999, and later from his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, which he bought in 2000 and in which he sold a majority stake in 2023.

What is Mark Cuban's net worth?

Forbes estimated his net worth at about $6.8 billion as of September 30, 2026. Like all net worth figures, this is an estimate that changes with asset values.

How many Shark Tank deals has Mark Cuban made?

Our database lists 263 on-air deals by Mark Cuban across 16 seasons, totaling about $64,970,999.99 in announced investment.

What is Mark Cuban's best Shark Tank investment?

Top-ranked Mark Cuban deals on our list include Stasher, GrooveBook and Mush.

What kind of companies does Mark Cuban invest in?

Mark Cuban invests most often in Food & Drink companies on Shark Tank.

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