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My Special Aflac Duck
Robotic duck that helps children cope with cancer treatment
The Pitch
Asked for
$100,000 for 5%
Season / Episode
S9 E10 (2017)
Final Deal
$100,000 for 5%
Investor(s)
Aflac (Guest)
About My Special Aflac Duck
My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot designed to help children with cancer express their emotions and cope with treatment. The duck can show emotions through LED displays and comes with cards that communicate feelings to caregivers. Aflac partnered with inventors.
Company Timeline
16
2016
Sproutel designs the robotic duck with Aflac partnership in mind
17
2017
Appears on Shark Tank Season 9. Aflac makes a historic guest appearance as an investor
18
2018
Distributed to children's hospitals across the US for free
20
2020
Awarded at CES for innovation in health technology
Where Are They Now?
Distributed free to children with cancer — one of Shark Tank's most meaningful products.
🦈 Shark Update
Aflac appeared as a guest investor and partnered with the inventors — one of the most heartwarming Shark Tank moments.
💰 Shark Return on Investment
Invested
$100,000 for 5%
Estimated Return
Priceless PR for Aflac
Current Value
Donated to hospitals — not a financial return
❤️ Not about money
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