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Sports & Fitness✅ Deal Made✅ Still Active
Bala Bangles
Stylish weighted wristbands and anklebands for low-impact workouts
The Pitch
Asked for
$900,000 for 25%
Season / Episode
S11 E22 (2020)
Final Deal
$900,000 for 30%
Investor(s)
Maria Sharapova, Mark Cuban
About Bala Bangles
Bala Bangles are sleek, fashionable weighted bands worn on wrists or ankles. Maria Sharapova and Mark Cuban both invested.
Company Timeline
18
2018
Max Kislevitz and Natalie Holloway found Bala in Los Angeles
19
2019
Gain celebrity following. Featured in major fitness publications
20
2020
Appear on Shark Tank Season 11. Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova invest $900K
20
2020
COVID fitness boom drives massive sales increase
22
2022
Available in Equinox, Soul Cycle, and 1,000+ retail locations. $30M+ in sales
Where Are They Now?
Available in Equinox, Soul Cycle, and 1,000+ locations. $30M+ in sales.
🦈 Shark Update
Mark Cuban and Maria Sharapova remain investors. Bala is now a staple in fitness boutiques and celebrity home gyms.
💰 Shark Return on Investment
Invested
$900,000 for 30%
Estimated Return
~10x
Current Value
$9M+ (est. 30% of $30M brand)
✅ Solid win
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