Mark Cuban's 11 Most Successful Shark Tank Investments

One of the most popular Sharks on television is preparing to say goodbye. Mark Cuban is preparing to leave Shark Tank after 13 years.

According to the website Sharkalytics, which tracks the investments on the business reality show, Cuban has invested close to $19.6 million on air.

He’s helped everyday entrepreneurs get ahead financially by bringing innovative products to market. Here’s a look at some of his most successful Shark Tank investments.

If you’ve ever visited this company's website, you know they’re not shy about their success from Shark Tank and help from Cuban.

“Mark Cuban invested $150,000 in Tower in 2011,” the company noted on the website. “We’ve paid him out more than $1 million in dividends to date and he’s still got ownership stake.” Tower’s core product is inflatable paddle boards.

Forbes called this one of the best businesses to come out of Shark Tank. Nuts ‘N More is known for its nut butter spread. Per Inc., “It was another one of Cuban's favorite investments, he said, mainly because he's always looking for healthy foods that can appease his desire for sweets.”

According to FoodRepublic.com, Nut ‘N More earned about $6 million in annual sales between 2015 and 2021.

Here’s an investment in education that paid off well for Cub. In 2016, he invested $250,000 for 20% equity in the SAT prep company Prep Expert.

The company now regularly brings in $5 million in annual revenue, according to Fortune. “I have yet to fail working with entrepreneurs who are much smarter than me and who were also grinders,” Cuban told Inc.

You never know what will spark action on Shark Tank. Skin care company Simply Sugars caught Cuban’s eye because its founder, Lani Lazzari, hails from Pittsburgh, just like Cuban.

He offered funds of $100,000. As of 2023, the company grosses over $5 million annually.

If you’re a regular viewer, you may like Shark Tank for its survival stories and tales of overcoming challenges. Take, for example, Beatbox Beverages, which almost collapsed due to growing pains.

On the show, Cuban invested $1 million for a 33% ownership stake in the pre-made cocktail company. Last year, the company had $100 million in revenue, and its products are available across the United States.

Sometimes entrepreneurs come on Shark Tank already having achieved some levels of success. That’s the case for DUDE Wipes, which are biodegradable, flushable personal wipes.

Before going on the show, the company landed a partnership with Kroger. On Shark Tank, Cuban invested $300,000 for a 25% stake in the company. Sales were $341 million as of May 2023.

This was a big Shark Tank investment for Cuban. Ten Thirty-One Productions is known for its live horror entertainment attractions. Cuban invested $2 million, and this company did well under Cuban’s guidance.

It’s one of the prime examples of his expertise as a wise investor who sees opportunities where others may not, including in rather unconventional companies and products.

Cuban has often discussed sports and fitness on Shark Tank. One of his successful investments was Bala Bangles, wrist weights designed to be more comfortable than other options.

Cuban and Maria Sharapova invested $900,000 for a 30% stake. The company continues to rake in millions of dollars in annual sales.

Many of the products and companies featured on Shark Tank have interesting names. Bottle Breacher is no exception. It’s a bottle opener fashioned out of a decommissioned bullet. This veteran-owned company gives back to non-profit military organizations.

Cuban and Kevin O’Leary invested $150,000 for a 20% stake. The company has made more than $15 million in sales. If you watch Shark Tank as a regular viewer, you know some Sharks have a special place in their heart for military heroes and their families.

Shutterfly acquired GrooveBook in 2015 for $14.5 million. At the time, it was the most ever for a business featured on Shark Tank.

It was an app that let users flag photos and request physical prints of them in customized photo books. Before the acquisition, Cuban and O’Leary invested $150,000 for 80% of the licensing rights.

Shark Tank has helped improve the lives of hundreds of entrepreneurs who entered the Tank, hoping for financial backing and wealthy money moves from Cuban and other investors.

As for his legacy as a Shark, Cuban has made more than 80 deals on Shark Tank and invested in around 19% of the pitches he’s heard on the show.