- A veterinarian's product claims to prevent cancer in pets.
- In this episode of the show, the following investors were present: Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin Harrington, Daymond John, and Robert Herjavec.
First up was Dan Mackey with his product "Chill Soda," a healthy soda option. Dan was seeking $50,000 for a 10% stake in his company. He highlighted that Chill Soda only contains 85 calories, compared to regular soda with 140 calories and organic sodas with 160+ calories, making it a healthier alternative. He mentioned that his product is already being distributed in 40 states across the US and has sold 250,000 cans, generating $175,000 in revenue. However, both Harrington and Herjavec bowed out, believing that Dan would require a much larger investment. O'Leary criticized Dan for wasting his time. Barbara expressed interest in making an offer, but O'Leary and Daymond advised her against it. Eventually, Barbara offered $50,000 for a 20% stake.
Next was Dr. Geoffrey Broderick and his daughter Kristina with their product "Cornucopia," a veterinarian-developed pet food that claimed to extend pets' lives. They were seeking $300,000 for a 15% stake. Geoffrey's claims were based on his own observations as a veterinarian but were not backed by any clinical studies. Herjavec was offended by the claims made by Geoffrey, stating that he can prevent cancer in animals and potentially humans, and he decided to opt out. Harrington also passed, as he believed that medical studies were necessary to back up the claims. Barbara, Daymond, and O'Leary all followed suit.
There was an update on Ava the Elephant from a previous episode. Barbara had successfully brought the product into FlavourX and its 40,000 pharmacies. Unfortunately, Tiffany, the owner, had developed cancer since filming.
Ray Latypov and Jim Dimascio presented "VirtuSphere," a large sphere that allows users to walk and experience virtual reality environments. They were seeking $1.5 million for a 10% stake. The cost of the equipment was $55,000, and they had sold 14 units so far, needing to sell 30 to become profitable. Their target market included army recruiting centers with a $7.7 billion budget, as well as consumer virtual arcades, although the latter was a few years away. O'Leary was the first to opt out, citing a high payback period. Harrington followed, concerned about potential liabilities from injuries inside the sphere. Barbara passed due to the high investment amount, and Daymond couldn't see any opportunities for himself. Lastly, Herjavec expressed excitement about the concept but didn't see sufficient business potential to invest.
Lastly, Gayla Bentley presented her fashion line for women over size 12, called "Gayla Bentley Fashion." She was seeking $250,000 for a 20% stake. Gayla highlighted that 60% of US women wear size 12 or larger, yet the market was largely overlooked. Her luxury coat retailed for $470 and cost $125 to make. Her sales over the past year amounted to approximately $500,000. She needed the investment to open a flagship store. O'Leary claimed that plus-size women didn't care about fashion as much, but Barbara disagreed, suggesting that the male investors were dropping out due to personal biases. Barbara wanted Daymond or Harrington to partner with her for half of any deal. Daymond offered $250,000 for a 50% stake, and Barbara joined in the investment. Gayla accepted their offer.
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