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Shark Tank Investment Data
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About
This dataset offers an analysis of companies featured on the popular reality television programme, Shark Tank. It includes details about the companies, their products or services, funding secured, and the investors (sharks) who participated. The data also covers company sales before and after their appearance on the show, alongside their overall market performance. Additionally, the dataset contains information on the sharks themselves, such as their investment preferences and net worth. This resource is valuable for investors, entrepreneurs, and business analysts keen to understand success rates and patterns among companies showcased on Shark Tank. It facilitates the identification of trends in successful pitches and investments, as well as an examination of factors contributing to a company's post-show success. Furthermore, it can provide insights for marketing and advertising, revealing popular products and services among consumers.
Columns
- deal: Indicates whether a deal was made (true/false).
- description: A description of the company or its product/service.
- episode: The episode number in which the company appeared.
- category: The business category of the company, such as 'Specialty Food' or 'Novelties'.
- entrepreneurs: The name(s) of the entrepreneur(s) pitching the business.
- location: The geographical location of the company.
- website: The official website of the company.
- askedfor: The monetary amount requested by the entrepreneur(s).
- exchangeforstake: The percentage of equity stake offered by the entrepreneur(s).
- valuation: The company's valuation at the time of the pitch.
- season: The season number of Shark Tank.
- shark1: The name of the first shark involved in a deal, if any.
- shark2: The name of the second shark involved in a deal, if any.
- shark3: The name of the third shark involved in a deal, if any.
- shark4: The name of the fourth shark involved in a deal, if any.
- shark5: The name of the fifth shark involved in a deal, if any.
- title: The name or title of the company.
- episode_season: A combined identifier for the episode and season, represented as a date.
- multiple_entreprenuers: A boolean indicating if there were multiple entrepreneurs presenting (true/false).
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format, specifically as
shark_tank_companies.csv, with a file size of 210.99 kB. It contains 19 columns and approximately 495 records, representing individual companies and their Shark Tank appearances.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Identifying trends in successful business pitches and investment strategies.
- Analysing factors that contribute to a company's success following its appearance on Shark Tank.
- Gaining insights into consumer preferences for products and services for marketing and advertising purposes.
- Evaluating investment patterns and success rates within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Coverage
The dataset covers companies that appeared across seasons 1 to 6 of Shark Tank, spanning various episodes. Company locations are diverse, including prominent cities like Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY. The dataset includes a wide range of business categories, from specialty food to novelties, without specific demographic notes for entrepreneurs, though it tracks their names and whether multiple individuals pitched. The
episode_season column dates from January 2023 to June 2023, reflecting the air dates of these episodes.License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Investors: To understand investment patterns, evaluate risk, and identify promising venture characteristics.
- Entrepreneurs: To learn from successful pitches, refine business models, and anticipate investor expectations.
- Business Analysts: To conduct market research, forecast business success, and identify industry trends.
- Marketing & Advertising Professionals: To understand consumer appeal and popular product types.
- Academics & Researchers: For studies in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and media impact on business.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Shark Tank Company Insights
- Shark Tank Investment Data
- Entrepreneurial Pitches on Shark Tank
- Shark Tank Deals Analysis
- Business Ventures from Shark Tank
Attributes
Original Data Source: Shark Tank Investment Data
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