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Shark · Queensbridge Venture Partners, Harbinger Sports Partners, Atlanta Falcons (limited partner), Kemet Institute

Rashaun Williams Net Worth & Shark Tank Deals

Rashaun Williams is an American venture capitalist and sports investor who grew up on Chicago's South Side. After starting his career in fixed-income trading at Wall Street firms including Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, he co-founded Queensbridge Venture Partners with rapper Nas, making early investments in companies such as Coinbase, Lyft, Robinhood, Ring and Dropbox. In May 2025 he launched Harbinger Sports Partners, a $750 million fund to invest in U.S. pro sports teams, alongside Mark Cuban and Steve Cannon, and he is a limited partner in the Atlanta Falcons. Williams first appeared as a guest Shark in Season 16 (2024), returned as a guest in Season 17, and was named a permanent Shark for Season 18 in 2026.

Net worth*
$150 million
Shark Tank deals
10
Invested on air
$2.54M
Avg. equity taken
6.1%
Seasons
S16-S17
Still operating
100%

Quick facts

Education
B.A. in Economics, Morehouse College (2001, summa cum laude)
Founded
Kemet Institute (2001), Queensbridge Venture Partners (co-founder), Harbinger Sports Partners (2025)
Joined Shark Tank
Season 16 (2024) as a guest; permanent Shark from Season 18 (2026)

*Net worth: Celebrity Net Worth, June 2025. Third-party estimates vary and change over time.

Rashaun's best Shark Tank deals

Parrot Finance #1 Deal
S17 · E18

Parrot Finance

Parrot Finance is an investing platform that lets users mirror portfolios built by…

Still in business $250K / 4%
Bon AppéSweet #2 Deal
S17 · E9

Bon AppéSweet

Bon AppéSweet makes chocolate sweetened with dates instead of added sugar.

Still in business from $4.50
Crowned Skin #3 Deal
S17 · E17

Crowned Skin

Crowned Skin makes men's body butter colognes that moisturize skin while adding fragrance.

Still in business from $24.99
Dad Strength Brewing #4 Deal
S17 · E1

Dad Strength Brewing

Dad Strength Brewing makes low-alcohol, low-calorie craft beer marketed to dads.

Still in business from $12.99
Firefly #5 Deal
S16 · E14

Firefly

Firefly makes a portable recovery device designed for athletes to use after training or…

Still in business from $49
TRUFIT #6 Deal
S16 · E1

TRUFIT

TRUFIT makes custom-fit sports mouthguards molded to an individual athlete's teeth.

Still in business from $40
Chalkless #7 Deal
S16 · E5

Chalkless

Chalkless is a grip enhancer that provides chalk-like hold on the hands without the dust…

Still in business from $9.99
Card.io #8 Deal
S16 · E1

Card.io

Card.io is a fitness app that gamifies cardio workouts using a deck of cards to set…

Still in business $150K / 15%

Rashaun's portfolio in words

drinker provide sport hand individual sweet athlete training
The most common words in descriptions of the 10 companies Rashaun Williams backed on Shark Tank. Bigger words appear in more product descriptions.

Favorite deal partners

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

All 10 deals

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ProductSeasonInvestmentEquityStatus
Parrot Finance17$125K2%Still in business
Bon AppéSweet17$87.5K10%Still in business
Crowned Skin17$500K10%Still in business
Dad Strength Brewing17$100K4%Still in business
Firefly16$250K2.5%Still in business
TRUFIT16$750K10%Still in business
Chalkless16$200K2%Still in business
Card.io16$75K7.5%Still in business
Y'all Sweet Tea16$250K7.5%Still in business
9 STRAP17$200K5%Still in 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 Rashaun Williams's net worth?

Rashaun Williams's net worth is estimated at $150 million (Celebrity Net Worth, June 2025). Estimates vary by source and change over time.

When did Rashaun Williams become a permanent Shark?

ABC named him a full-time Shark for Season 18, which airs in fall 2026, alongside Kendra Scott. He had appeared as a guest Shark in Seasons 16 and 17.

Who is Rashaun Williams?

He is a venture capitalist who co-founded Queensbridge Venture Partners and is founder and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners, a fund that invests in professional sports teams.

What companies has Rashaun Williams invested in?

Through Queensbridge Venture Partners he was an early investor in Robinhood, Coinbase, Casper, Ring, PillPack, Lyft and Dropbox, according to his ABC biography.

Is Rashaun Williams connected to Mark Cuban?

Yes. Former Shark Mark Cuban is one of his partners in Harbinger Sports Partners, the $750 million sports investment fund launched in May 2025.

How many Shark Tank deals has Rashaun Williams made?

Our database lists 10 on-air deals by Rashaun Williams across 2 seasons, totaling about $2,537,500 in announced investment.

What is Rashaun Williams's best Shark Tank investment?

Top-ranked Rashaun Williams deals on our list include Parrot Finance, Bon AppéSweet and Crowned Skin.

What kind of companies does Rashaun Williams invest in?

Rashaun Williams invests most often in Fitness, Sports & Outdoors companies on Shark Tank.

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