Shark Tank season 8 episode 12 introduces a couple from Homestead, Florida, had their young daughters in mind when they created a line of dolls that look like them: beautiful girls of color; a cat-loving couple from Portland, Oregon, hope the Sharks will paw their way into their innovative cat companion products, which includes a device to intimately groom your cat just like a mama cat; a husband and wife team from New York have a one-stop online shop for replacing men’s outworn undergarments with affordable, high-quality new ones; and a former Navy SEAL from Austin, Texas, comes into the Tank hoping to walk out with a deal to take his patriotic coffee business nationwide. Also, a follow-up with Drain Strain, which Robert Herjavec invested in during season 6.
Season 8 Episode 12 in depth
In this season as the regular sharks appear Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, and Robert Herjavec. Venture investor Chris Sacca returned as a guest shark in several episodes this season.
In season 8 episode 12, there is no guest judge.
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Shark Tank Season 8
In business, it is most often all about getting your foot in the door, and once you do, everything opens up and things start to naturally progress into bigger, and more, opportunities.
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We listed below every entrepreneur and business who has appeared on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 12. Many scammers claim they’ve received big investments from the Sharks or they have been on the show. They were not actually on Shark Tank if you don’t see a business on this list. Some of the top places you can use to check are on Wikipedia and also ABC’s episode guide.
List with all the appearances in season 8 episode 12:
- Basic Outfitters – Clothing Essentials by Mail
- PDX Pet Design – Cat Toys and Grooming
- Naturally Perfect Dolls
- Victory Coffees
Shark Tank Air Date: 08/09/09 – Season 8 – Episode 12
Basic Outfitters – Clothing Essentials by Mail
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $125,000 for 10% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Laura Dweck and Michael Dweck
Basic Outfitters has the whole package covered. A breathable and enjoyable feel is achieved with the use of 95% cotton for that soft, and 5% spandex. It stretches and moves and with you, this underwear provides relaxed movement and support from mid-thigh to waist.
Laura and Michael Dweck started the company because Michael needed affordable, high-quality underwear. Their assortment includes socks, underwear, undershirts and joggers.
This underwear provides relaxed support and movement from waist to mid-thigh. It stays put and you stay comfortable, because of this no-ride waistband.
PDX Pet Design – Cat Toys and Grooming
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $300,000 for 15% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Jason O’Mara and Tara O’Mara
PDX Pet Design creates products your pet would design if she could. They believe in the superior nature of our furry friends and strive to offer them thoughtfully designed products that truly enhance their lifestyle while strengthening the human-pet bond.
Grooming is simply more fun with LICKI. You can easily try LICKI on your rabbit, puppy, and other small creatures.
It is an oddly meditative practice when you try the act of licking your cat with LICKI, and this is soothing for both your cat and you. You’ll develop a more intimate and bonded relationship, by using LICKI with your cat on a regular basis, much like a mama cat bonds with her young.
Naturally Perfect Dolls
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $200,000 for 20% | $200,000 for 30% | Daymond John |
Entrepreneurs: Angelica Sweeting and Jason Sweeting
Naturally Perfect Dolls is a line of dolls with facial features and hair true to women of color to encourage self-acceptance and diversity. Naturally Perfect’ Dolls started as a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015. You can style/wash as natural hair using this beautiful 18-inch vinyl doll with facial features hair and color.
A line of equally stunning sisters – Camryn, Kennedy, and Brielle have now the Angelica Doll.
The company had suffered from manufacturing and fulfillment issues that ultimately damaged their reputation and relationship with customers.
Status: OUT OF BUSINESS
Victory Coffees
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $250,000 for 20% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Amanda Kucio and Steve Kucio
Victory Coffees delivers outstanding coffee to your home or business every month. They pride themselves on being a veteran-owned and operated squadron that stands behind our quality and customer service.
Fairly traded international blends of 100% Arabica coffee and organically grown with Victory Coffees, and you are getting a selection of whole bean, ground or K cups.
Victory Coffees offers blends of coffees in three varieties: whole bean, ground, and K cups.
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Executive producer Mark Burnett and Sony Pictures TV and bring another season of the business-themed reality show Shark Tank where major investors, aka “sharks” pitch business ideas from contestants. The show is based on the Japanese reality show “Dragon’s Den.”
