Minnesota companies featured on ABC’s Shark Tank

Several startups and inventors from Minnesota have appeared on the ABC reality competition series ‘Shark Tank’ since the show’s debut in 2009. The program provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch products to a panel of multi-millionaire investors in hopes of securing business deals.

Longtime series investors include Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary, and Barbara Corcoran. Notably, Kevin O'Leary was recently seen in Minnesota during the premiere of the show's 18th season.