# Exposing the REAL Numbers Behind Shark Tank | Sidebean

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Published: 2026-08-01T14:54:00+00:00
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Exposing the REAL Numbers Behind Shark Tank Try ChartMogul: https://youtube.slidebean.com/shark-tank -- Shark Tank Company Data ► https://yt.slidebean.com/7k4 Are you starting your own company?-we’ve got your back. Check out our services for startups here. ►https://yt.slidebean.com/nn1 -- 📣 Our Youtube subscribers get a 10% off in our Design Services: https://yt.slidebean.com/lcm #startups #slidebean #sharktank -- Shark Tank is the reference in business TV-full of drama, high-stakes negotiations, and life-changing deals. But does it really work? 🤔 We went deep-like spreadsheet-level deep-analyzing 1,187 companies that dared to pitch on the show. We tracked every dollar of the $207 million invested by the Sharks, from the original six to the 25 guest investors. But here’s the shocking part: 💰 Did the deals actually close? 📉 What happened to these businesses after the cameras stopped rolling? 💸 Was Shark Tank ever pay-to-play? -- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere https://instagram.com/caya_here Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes. Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain. Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the ch…

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