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| Name | ESAI |
|---|---|
| Main Presenters | None |
| Order Shown in Episode | 1 |
| Final Deal | Deal was made on the show with sharks for $250,000 for 5% equity with 2% advisory shares. |
ESAI appeared on Shark Tank Season 16, Episode 19, which aired on May 9, 2025, with AI-powered college admissions tool.
ESAI is listed in the Technology category. In plain terms, the business is described as AI-powered college admissions tool.
ESAI asked the Sharks for $250,000 for 5% equity, implying a valuation of about $5 million.
On the show, ESAI made a listed deal for $250,000 for 5% equity with 2% advisory shares.
If treated as straight equity, the listed deal works out to about $5 million implied valuation, roughly the same implied valuation as the ask.
This pitch is included as context for the more important question: what happened after Shark Tank.
| Made By | Label | Sharks Part of Deal | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Offered | $250,000 for 5% equity | |
| Sharks | Deal | $250,000 for 5% equity with 2% advisory shares |
| Update Season | Update Episode |
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| No Episode Updates | |
ESAI accepted an on-air deal for $250,000 for 5% equity with 2% advisory shares. After filming, the on-air deal closed. (ESAI Shark Tank Update | Season 16 https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/esai/ https://sharktankrecap.com/esai-update-shark-tank-season-16/Link Preview
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ESAI has raised $1 million so far at a $5 million valuation. (ESAI Shark Tank Update | Season 16 https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/esai/ https://sharktankrecap.com/esai-update-shark-tank-season-16/Link Preview
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The estimated net worth of ESAI is $6.1 million. (ESAI Shark Tank Update | Season 16 https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/esai/ https://sharktankrecap.com/esai-update-shark-tank-season-16/Link Preview
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ESAI as the pitch unfolded, Robert asked about revenue. (ESAI Shark Tank Update | Season 16 https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/esai/ https://sharktankrecap.com/esai-update-shark-tank-season-16/Link Preview
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ESAI as with many Shark Tank deals, it may still be under due diligence or could have fallen through. (ESAI Shark Tank Update | Season 16 https://www.sharktankblog.com/business/esai/ https://sharktankrecap.com/esai-update-shark-tank-season-16/Link Preview
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