Shark Tank season 8 episode 16 introduces a firefighter and his wife hope the Sharks make a smoking hot deal for their durable bags made from gear that protects on the front lines of firefighting; a vibrating mat that can calm a crying baby in seconds was born from the experiences of a pediatric nurse from Boston, Massachusetts; a former Army intelligence officer and his business partner from Portsmouth, Ohio, have made it their mission to heal America’s wounds with an ointment made from essential oils; and a Peace Corps volunteer from Peninsula, Ohio, was inspired by his time in the Amazon rain forest to produce a natural fruit snack made with acai. Also, a follow-up with R. Riveter, which provides jobs to military spouses that Mark Cuban invested in during season 7.
Season 8 Episode 16 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 16, there is no guest judge.
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We listed below every entrepreneur and business who has appeared on Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 16. 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 16:
- Doc Spartan – Skin Care And Ointment
- Peaceful Fruits – Acai Beery Fruit Snacks
- Tranquilo – Vibrating Baby Mat
- Firefighter Turnout Bags
Shark Tank Air Date: 02/10/17 – Season 8 – Episode 16
Doc Spartan – Skin Care And Ointment
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $75,000 for 15% | $75,000 for 25% | Robert Herjavec |
Entrepreneurs: Dale King and Renee Wallace
The Spartan combat ointment helps prevent dry skin and heals wounds from burns, cuts, scars, scrapes, and more. The Doc Spartan Combat Ready Ointment is intended for home use and it gives you the ultimate all-natural quick healing.
Whether by combat or by workout, your wounds can heal the natural way thanks to all-natural ingredients like 100% natural beeswax, refined coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and Vitamin E. As a great daily moisturizer, multiple times a day, this topical application works to prevent ripping and cracking dry skin and soothes wounds.
Peaceful Fruits – Acai Beery Fruit Snacks
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $75,000 for 20% | NO DEAL | NO SHARK |
Entrepreneurs: Evan Delahanty
Peaceful Fruits are snacks full serving of fruit in a super convenient form. They are perfect to carry in backpacks, in school lunch bags, purses, desks, and glove compartments. Sustainable ethically sourced fruit from the Amazon are used by the company.
Nutrition experts agree that snacking is important and it keeps our metabolism up, our weight down, and provides important nutrients throughout the day.
They source sustainable fruit grown in the Amazon, helping rainforest communities thrive without clearcutting trees. Adults with disabilities are proudly employing in full-time jobs.
Tranquilo – Vibrating Baby Mat
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $100,000 for 10% | $200,000 for 15% | Robert Herjavec |
Entrepreneurs: Melissa Gersin
Melissa Gersin, a certified infant crying specialist and maternity nurse, started the company and invented the Tranquilo Mat after working with thousands of colicky and fussy babies.
Babies sleep better and are calmed by white noise and vibrations which is scientifically proven. Until the Tranquilo Mat, there was no product that recreated the womb environment. Your baby’s natural calming response is activated by the mimics the sounds and motions of a mother’s womb.
Status: ACQUIRED
Firefighter Turnout Bags
| ASKED FOR | GOT | SHARK |
| $250,000 for 33% | $250,000 for 50% | Robert Herjavec |
Entrepreneurs: Niki Rasor and Matt Rasor
Niki Rasor founder of the company got the idea of creating one-of-a-kind bags from upcycled firefighter gear.
Once the gear is thoroughly cleaned, it is crafted into a Firefighter Turnout bag and a percentage of every sale will continue to be donated to firefighter charities.
They come in a range of styles, from hero bags to duffels and backpacks, from as little as $55 for a self-contained breathing apparatus bag to $295.
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