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Food & Beverage✅ Deal Made✅ Still Active
Chapul
Protein bars made from cricket flour — sustainable nutrition
The Pitch
Asked for
$50,000 for 5%
Season / Episode
S4 E21 (2013)
Final Deal
$50,000 for 15%
Investor(s)
Mark Cuban
About Chapul
Chapul makes protein bars from cricket flour, offering a sustainable and protein-rich alternative to traditional protein sources. Mark Cuban invested in the insect protein pioneer.
Company Timeline
12
2012
Pat Crowley founds Chapul to popularize insect protein in the US
13
2013
Appears on Shark Tank Season 4. Mark Cuban invests $50K for 15%
14
2014
Featured in major media as a sustainability story
17
2017
Pivots product line as consumer education around insect protein remains slow
Where Are They Now?
Still operating — a pioneer in the sustainable protein movement.
🦈 Shark Update
Mark Cuban invested but eventually exited as the insect protein market proved challenging to scale.
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