Top 30 Shark Tank Inventions Popular on Amazon

As the Amazon page proudly declares, this product is “a fun solution to a serious problem.” And that problem is drink spiking. Enter Nightcap, a scrunchie that goes over the drink and keeps it safe from tampering. Just take it out of your hair or off your wrist, pop it over the drink, and be content with your guaranteed safety. Of course, it doesn’t have to be used for drink tampering - it could also be handy in keeping out bugs and debris. A passionate Lori made a deal with the founders, and both have gone on to great success. The product is currently an Amazon’s Choice, with 4.7 stars out of nearly 7,000 ratings.

It’s amazing how versatile a little slab of silicone can be. As the name suggests, it is mostly used to safely grab hot items, like pan handles or soup bowls coming out of the microwave. But that’s certainly not all. You can also use it as a splatter guard, storage cover, placemat, and even a jar opener. It’s one of those items that seem so simple but is incredibly smart and beautifully designed. Heck, just ask the 8,000-some Amazon users who have collectively rated it a 4.6. The product was ultimately purchased by Lori, who gave the founder $75,000 for 25%. As of 2022, Safe Grabs has over $24 million in lifetime sales.

Quick, name a worse combination than snacking and gaming. OK, we’re sure there’s loads, but the point remains that eating messy foods and touching a controller or keyboard do not go hand in hand. Enter the Snactiv, which are essentially just chopsticks that you attach to your fingers. Guest Shark Kevin Hart loved the idea, and he went in with Lori to give the guys $200k in exchange for 20%. The company is still in business and doing quite well for itself. Snactiv is currently an Amazon’s Choice product, with 4.6 stars from over 1,300 ratings. Many have praised the product’s simplicity, function, and quality materials.

New parents need all the help they can get, and many will recommend the Tushbaby. According to the company, it is the only “safety certified hip baby carrier,” as the product wraps around the parents’ waist and allows the baby to snuggle in next to them. It’s designed in a way to take pressure off the adult’s spine, allows the baby to sit in the M position, and frees up a hand for chores or toys. Lori invested in the product for $200,000 and it is currently a huge success on Amazon, with 4.7 stars from nearly 5,000 ratings. There’s a lot of junk out there being pushed to new parents, but this one is the real deal.

The person who finds the cure for headaches will become a very rich person indeed. We’re not there yet, but in the meantime, we have things like the IceBeanie to help get us through the day. A simple product in theory, this is a cold beanie that you place on your head, and its “Proprietary Gel-Tech” keeps it cold for extended periods of time. Many Amazon users praise its efficiency, comfort, and fit, resulting in a 4.3 rating. As Lori claims, there is a crazy amount of competition in the headache-fighting industry, but the IceBeanie seems to be standing out from the…ice pack.

Out of the way, boring ol’ toilet paper. Dude Wipes are here. These are adult wet wipes that are 100% flushable, giving you a much more pleasant experience when you’re doing your business. As per the item description, these wipes are “unscented, hypoallergenic, alcohol-free, and paraben-free,” and they proudly proclaim that “billions of butts [have been] wiped.” We love it. And so do Amazon users. With over 150,000 ratings, Dude Wipes stands tall with 4.7 stars and is currently the #1 best seller in personal cleansing wipes. As of November 2021, lifetime sales are at $120 million. The wiping revolution is here, and it was televised.

If you’re a perfectionist, then wrapping gifts can be a real pain. Every piece of tape has to be just right, and scissors often leave the paper a torn, jagged mess. Well that’s where Little ELF comes in. This is a cylindrical piece of plastic with a sharp blade embedded inside, allowing you to cut wrapping paper with laser-like precision. This is perfect QVC material, and unsurprisingly, Lori went in for $150,000 in exchange for 20%. With 4.3 stars on Amazon, users have praised the cutter’s innovation and utility, proclaiming that it makes gift wrapping so much easier - and much more fun.

This is why we love “Shark Tank” - creative solutions to bizarre (and let’s admit it, first world) problems. Like not being able to dip your fries or chicken nuggets while driving. And this is exactly why we love Saucemoto, a dip clip that attaches to your car’s air vent and allows you to dunk your food with ease. It’s cheap, it’s functional, and it’s surprisingly sturdy, resulting in thousands of satisfied customers. An Amazon’s Choice product with 4.6 stars, it’s clear that the Saucemoto has adeptly solved an elusive puzzle.

Makeup containers can be incredibly frustrating, as a good amount of product remains trapped in the bottle as it nears its end. You’re left throwing good money in the garbage. But the Spatty Daddy ensures that every last drop is accounted for. A long, thin spatula, the Spatty Daddy scrapes the bottom of the bottle, allowing you to access the makeup inside and ensuring that none of it goes to waste. This product appeared all the way back in season four and has been crushing it ever since, with 4.6 stars on Amazon and near-universal praise for its functionality and value.

Believe it or not, Ring started out as a product on “Shark Tank.” At the time, it was called Doorbot, and while Kevin O’Leary showed some interest, a deal was never struck. However, the show brought increased awareness to the product, and it was rebranded as Ring in September of 2014. Well, it only got better from there. Shaquille O’Neal became its spokesperson, multiple investors hopped on board, and it was ultimately purchased by Amazon to the tune of $1 billion. And customers continue to love it, with the latest 2024 release holding 4.4 stars on Amazon.

When these odd little edibles appeared on season eight of Shark Tank, they made a big impression, in more ways than one. The sharks seemed generally curious about the concept - chewable coffee cubes designed to give you the caffeine boost you expect from a cup of joe, but in a steadier and more balanced dose. They also complimented the flavors! Unfortunately, they weren’t so impressed with the sales pitch itself, or the high valuation. Consumers however, have seemed much more ready and willing to give GoCubes a try!

The world of kitchen appliances is overloaded with novelty single-use products, but this splatter protector for frying pans made a real splash when it appeared on season nine. The design is simple but ingenious: a silicon funnel-shaped sleeve that fits into your pan, protecting you from hot oil without compromising your food. Safe at up to 450 degrees fahrenheit, and available in three sizes, Frywall got the thumbs up from investor Lori Greiner, and has since gone on to sell like hot cakes online.

In the age of YouTube beauty vloggers, many people have started getting creative with their hair at home, meaning that there’s definitely a market for a product like this. Inventor Mai Lieu is a professional stylist, who was invited on to Shark Tank by the producers after they saw some of her videos. The Creaclip is a tool and guide that, paired with Lieu’s tutorials, enables you to cut your own hair at home. Lori Greiner saw Creaclip’s potential, and clearly Amazon shoppers are pleased with the results!

Speaking of haircuts . . . Creaclip isn’t the only such tool to have taken off after appearing on Shark Tank. Seen on the show two seasons later, the Cut Buddy is a simple but versatile tool for shaping and trimming your beard, hairline, moustache, sideburns or goatee. Inventor Joshua Esnard secured investment from Daymond John - though Mr. Wonderful Kevin O’Leary also made an offer. Affordable and easy to use, it’s little wonder the Cut Buddy took off! On the subject of beards, hats off to Beard King, which has also sold rather well.

In our increasingly eco-aware world, environmentally friendly cleaning products are big business. But even amidst steep competition, this natural alternative to detergent stands out from the crowd. Soap nuts, also known as soap berries, release a natural soap when exposed to water, and can be reused up to 10 times. While the Sharks may have had their doubts about the product’s potential for profits, Amazon shoppers have seemingly been all too happy to embrace the concept, with 62% of reviewers giving the product 5 stars!

We’re going to go ahead and call this like we see it - the spiritual successor to the Snuggie! Compared to the aforementioned product, the Comfy does gives its wearer less of a cultish appearance, and the material definitely seems extra cozy. An oversized, reversible sherpa blanket/sweater, complete with a central pouch-pocket, the Comfy’s at-home appeal is undeniable. And Barbara Corcoran apparently felt it too, making brothers Brian and Michael Speciale an offer. Since their season nine appearance, the Comfy has sold like crazy to overwhelmingly positive reviews.

What’s the biggest downside to travel coffee mugs? Cleaning them. And considering how often they get forgotten in cars, lockers, desks, etc… they can get pretty nasty. Then there’s reusable water bottles, which, due to the narrow openings, can also be a pain to get clean. Bottle Bright is the solution that inventors Seth Friedman and Justin Koehneke presented to the Sharks in season six - all natural biodegradable tablets that do the work for you. The Sharks were impressed and so too are consumers!

The idea of having our phones washed is enough for many of us to clutch our devices protectively to our chests. And yet, there’s no denying that phones are crawling with bacteria due to the way we use them. Addressing both of these concerns at once, this ultraviolet phone sanitizer not only cleans your phone, but charges it at the same time. Lori Greiner instantly saw its potential, especially on her QVC home shopping network. Since the deal was struck, business has been booming for PhoneSoap, both on QVC and Amazon.

Some people like ooey-gooey pieces of brownie cut right from the center. For others, a corner piece is the most coveted, due to the delightful textural contrast it provides. For those in the latter category, this maze-like baking pan is a dream come true - shaped in such a way as to give every piece two crispy edges and make cutting a breeze. Of course, it has applications beyond brownies as well. Baker's Edge might have been a “no” on Shark Tank, but it’s been a resounding “yes” on Amazon.

It’s easy to feel guilty about the amount of waste that our households produce in the kitchen, especially when it comes to plastics. What’s not easy is cutting down how much we consume. Stasher offers a convenient alternative in the form of its reusable, food-grade silicone bags. In no small part thanks to entrepreneur Kat Nouri’s abilities as a salesperson, it secured substantial investment from Marc Cuban when it appeared on the show in 2018. Since then, it seems to have lived up to its potential, delighting customers on Amazon.

You don’t need to be a professional musician to appreciate the benefits of high quality earplugs. Kevin O’Leary expressed interest when Vibes founder Jack Mann appeared on the show in early 2017, but Mann wasn’t willing to offer the royalties that O’Leary wanted in exchange. And so Mann walked away. Clearly, he made the right move, as business has been good ever since, even tapping into unexpected markets. With over 1000 reviews at an average of about 4.3 stars, Vibes clearly didn't need O’Leary’s cash injection to thrive.

Q-Flex is proof of that concept that you really can do anything you set your mind to. Andrea Cao was barely in her teens when she came up with the concept for this self-acupressure device, which she then developed with her mom. Before Shark Tank, the mother-daughter team had sold 800 units. By 2016, after appearing on Shark Tank and receiving funding from Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran, they’d done over $1.3 million in sales. Based on their Amazon numbers, they show no signs of slowing down.

Ramen is one of the quickest and easiest meals you can make yourself, but as this success story proves, there’s always room for improvement. Rapid Ramen Cooker is a microwavable tray specifically designed to cook your ramen quickly, perfectly and with minimal fuss. While this might seem like an unnecessary kitchen item, Mark Cuban saw its potential and made an offer. Clearly… the Shark’s instincts were right in this case. With over 1000 reviews at an average of 4.6 stars, the college kids are clearly loving this novel invention.

As any parent will tell you, when you’ve got babies, toddlers or young kids, you’re fighting a never ending battle against mess. While there’s no quick fix, EZPZ certainly is a useful weapon to have in your parenting arsenal come mealtime. You’d think that its appeal would have made Shark Tank funding a foregone conclusion, but the gap between inventor Lindsey Laurain’s valuation and that of the Sharks was just too large of a gap. Regardless, EZPZ clearly didn’t need help to prosper, as it’s doing extremely well online.

True to its name, this product is a relatively simple concept… but sometimes the least complicated ideas are actually the best ones! The success of this exercise board is proof. A modified balance board, Simply Fit immediately caught the attention of Lori Greiner, securing an investment of $125,000 for a 20% stake in the company. Within seven months of the deal, total sales hit $9 million. The over 2,300 reviews average out to a modest 3.8 stars, but people are clearly buying the product.

One needn’t reinvent the wheel to succeed on Shark Tank, but it doesn’t hurt! Advertised as “the belt that changed the belt” this updated version of the age old utilitarian accessory gets rid of the holes and replaces them with a ratchet system for a better fit - and a belt that won’t wear out so quickly. Well-made, sleek and yet somehow affordable, the Mission Belt made believers out of the sharks, especially Daymond John, who invested in the product. Since then, countless satisfied Amazon customers have similarly become converts.

With Nerdwax, Don Hejny aimed to put an end to the recurring annoyance of having your glasses slip down your nose. His solution? A wax compound applied to the bridge of the nose and the glasses that provides just enough grip to keep them secure throughout the day. His business was in its fledgling stage when he appeared on Shark Tank and a deal ultimately wasn’t struck - but that hasn’t stopped Hejny from making a big splash on Amazon. Speaking of eyewear, Readerest Specsecure is another noteworthy success story.

Don’t let its unassuming appearance or silly name fool you - this happy little cleaning tool means business. In fact, as of 2019, it’s the most successful product (in terms of revenue) to ever be awarded funding on Shark Tank. Invented by Aaron Krause, Scrub Daddy is a high tech polymer sponge that changes texture when put in cold or hot water. Lori Greiner invested $200,000 for 20% equity. Clearly it was a wise investment; it boasts over 2600 Amazon reviews with an average of 4.5 stars.

Universal problem - simple solution. Drop Stop might seem like an overly specific invention to some, but those who’ve purchased it aren’t hesitant to sing its praises or encourage others to get onboard. Successfully pitched in season four by Marc Newburger and Jeffrey Simon, Drop Stop is a simple product that blocks the crack between the seat of a car and its center console - eliminating the risk of dropping things into that abyss. With nearly 5,000 reviews and an average of 4.6 stars, they’re clearly satisfying a big demand.

People might not like to talk about their bathroom habits, but the founders of Squatty Potty forced a conversation about better bowel movements when they made this season six pitch. And wouldn’t you know it? They not only helped people deal with constipation, but the Edwards family have become multimillionaires in the process. This small plastic footstool changes the position of your knees on the toilet, making for a healthier, more natural posture on the toilet. With over 9,000 reviews, people clearly feel a difference!


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