5 Women-Owned Shark Tank Companies You Should Know

We’re all about natural fibers here on the Tomte Cake team and when we saw these new 100% cotton disposable diapers made with other sustainable materials, we knew the sharks would bite. Mom, and MIT/ Harvard University graduate (ok smarty pants), Amrita Saigal, saw an opportunity to build a better disposable diaper that wasn’t full of harsh chemicals or plastic, and Kudos Diapers was born. Amrita pitched her idea on ABC’s Shark Tank and sharks Gwenyth Paltrow and Mark Cuban both offered her the $250,000 investment.

Whether you’re a seasoned breastfeeding mama or a first-time mother, we can all agree that nursing a baby in the hot summer months can be, well, very sweaty. Say hello to Lady Alpha by Jacqueline and Jeremy Samuelson, the ONLY breastfeeding cover in the world that provides airflow. The unique nursing cover has an integrated fan to keep you and your baby cool during those hot summer months while nursing on the go. Barbara Corcoran thought it was a cool idea too and offered $100,000 on ABC's Shark Tank.  

Toss out your everyday can of boring tuna and say hello to the beautifully designed, ethically sourced, and delicious canned fishes from Fishwife. Founded in 2020, this female-led food company sources directly from healthy fisheries and certified aquaculture farms to deliver premium canned seafood to the tables of North America. Co-founder Becca Millstein appeared on Shark Tank in 2023 and the sharks were hungry for her high-quality fish. Becca struck a deal with both Candace Nelson and Lori Greiner for the $350,000 investment she was seeking. 

Natural deodorant sounds like a great idea until you are in a sweat-inducing sprint across the airport to catch your flight or making heart-pounding sales pitches to a TV studio full of Sharks on Shark Tank. Have no fear, Curie is here to save you from embarrassing smells with a natural deodorant that actually works (gasp)! In 2018, Sarah Moret launched Curie, a clean deodorant and body care brand for humans, in motion. The sharks smelled the sweet smell of aluminum-free deodorant victory, and Sarah bagged a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran for a $300,000 investment. 

Just like mother earth, we like our bug spray natural, too. When we step out for our summer hikes, we love to bring along Kinfield a clean, plant-based bug spray and sunscreen made safe for the people and the planet. Fueled by her love for hiking, Nichole Powell started Kinfield to inspire happier and healthier lives through the great outdoors with clean products that actually work. She appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank in December 2023 and the sharks went into a feeding frenzy for the DEET-free products. Nichole accepted a joint investment from Barbara Corcoran and Tony Xu of $250,000.