Shark Tank Statistics: Seasons 1 – 15

Welcome to the Shark Tank Statistics Dashboard! This is your hub for detailed stats and insights from Shark Tank. We’ve gathered data from every episodes to give you a clear picture of the deals and decisions made by the Sharks.

Total Deals

826

Pitch Deal Rate

60.69%

Total Shark Tank Dollars

$158,235,000

Average Shark Tank Tax

12.29%

Key Definitions

Shark Tank Dollars: is the total amount of money the Sharks have committed across all deals made on the show. These figures illustrate the deals struck during the show, but are not confirmed to be invested though since not all deals proceed past the due diligence phase.

Shark Tank Tax: is the difference between the equity percentage initially asked for by the entrepreneur and the equity percentage agreed upon in the final deal. This metric highlights the premium entrepreneurs typically pay to secure an investment from the Sharks, reflecting the added value and expertise they bring.

Insights from the Data

  • Total Deals Made: See how many deals the Sharks have made over the seasons. This shows their engagement in supporting new businesses.
  • Shark Tank Dollars Invested: Check out the total amount of money the Sharks have committed. This highlights the significant financial support they provide to entrepreneurs.
  • Average Shark Tank Tax: Understand the negotiation dynamics on the show with this metric. It shows the premium entrepreneurs are willing to pay to partner with a Shark.

Shark View

In the Shark View, you can explore detailed data for each Shark, including:

  • Total, Solo, and Group Deals by Shark: See how many deals each Shark has made overall, on their own, and with others.
  • Shark Tank Dollars by Shark: Find out how much each Shark has committed across all their deals.
  • Average Shark Tank Tax for Each Shark: Learn the typical premium each Shark expects.
  • Solo Deals Made Per Season by Shark: Track each Shark’s solo deal activity across seasons.
  • Solo Shark Tank Dollars Per Season by Shark: See the financial commitment of each Shark in solo deals over the seasons.

Season View

The Season View provides a look at how the show has performed across its different seasons:

  • Total Deals Per Season: An overview of how many deals were made each season.
  • Total Shark Tank Dollars Per Season: The total amount of money committed by the Sharks in each season.
  • Average Shark Tank Tax Per Season: The average Shark Tank Tax for each season, showing how negotiations have changed over time.
  • Deals by Season and Shark: See how deals are distributed among the Sharks each season.

Industry View

The Industry View breaks down investments across various industries:

  • Industry-wise Deal Distribution: How many deals were made in different industries.
  • Total Investment by Industry: The total Shark Tank dollars committed to each industry.
  • Shark Tank Tax by Industry: The average Shark Tank Tax for deals in each industry, showing which sectors typically see higher premiums.

Funding Type View

The Funding Type section categorizes deals based on the type of funding:

  • Equity Deals: Number and total value of deals where equity was the primary form of investment.
  • Debt Deals: Deals structured as loans or other debt instruments.
  • Hybrid Deals: Deals that combine elements of equity and debt, showing the variety of funding structures on the show.

Business Stage View

The Business Stage section looks at the stages of businesses receiving investment:

  • Idea Stage Deals: Deals made with businesses in their ideation phase, including total investment and number of deals.
  • Startup Deals: Deals with early-stage businesses, including total investment and number of deals.
  • Growth Stage Deals: Investments in scaling businesses, showing the Sharks’ commitment to growing enterprises.
  • Mature Stage Deals: Deals with established businesses looking for expansion or strategic partnerships, including total investment figures and deal counts.