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LARQ
Self-cleaning water bottle that purifies water with UV-C light
The Pitch
Asked for
$1,000,000 for 5%
Season / Episode
S11 E4 (2019)
Final Deal
$1,000,000 for 5%
Investor(s)
Kevin O'Leary
About LARQ
LARQ is a self-cleaning water bottle that uses UV-C LED light to eliminate 99.99% of bio-contaminants from water and odors from the bottle itself, activated by a button on the lid.
Company Timeline
18
2018
Justin Wang founds LARQ and raises $1M on Kickstarter
19
2019
Appears on Shark Tank Season 11. Kevin O'Leary invests $1M for 5%
20
2020
Available in Apple Stores, REI, and premium retailers
22
2022
Revenue exceeds $30M. Expands to water pitchers and filters
Where Are They Now?
Revenue $30M+ — available in Apple Stores, REI, and premium retailers worldwide.
🦈 Shark Update
Kevin O'Leary invested in what became one of the most funded water bottle brands.
💰 Shark Return on Investment
Invested
$1,000,000 for 5%
Estimated Return
~1.5x
Current Value
$1.5M+ (est. 5% of $30M+ brand)
📈 Modest win
Watch the Pitch
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