Funky Mello Marshmallow Creme Update | Shark Tank Season 15

After dealing with food allergies and learning that most marshmallows are made with animal-based gelatin, Zach Harper wanted a better option. So, together with his wife, Delisa Harper, he created Funky Mello, a plant-based marshmallow creme made with aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas. It’s vegan, allergy-friendly, and still tastes like the real thing. Will the sharks make an offer to invest? Find out in our Funky Mello update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Funky Mello after Shark Tank.

Zach and Delisa entered Shark Tank Season 15, seeking $50,000 for 15% equity in their marshmallow creme. After their pitch, they ultimately made a deal with Daymond John for $50,000 for 15% equity.

In terms of a Funky Mello update, the company closed a deal with Daymond John and expanded its retail presence after Shark Tank, launched new products, and gained industry recognition, showing strong growth.

Shark:	Result:
Daymond John	Accepted deal for $50,000 for 15% equity
Mark Cuban	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Daniel Lubetzky	No offer

Shark Tank Funky Mello Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Zach and Delisa Harper
• Business: Marshmallow creme
• Ask: $50,000 for 15% equity
• Result: $50,000 for 15% equity
• Shark: Daymond John

To kick off their pitch, Zach and Delisa explained the problem. Most marshmallows on the market rely on gelatin, which is made by boiling parts of cows and pigs, including skin, ligaments, and tendons.

Instead, Funky Mello uses aquafaba, the liquid found in canned chickpeas. This plant-based alternative helps create the same fluffy texture without using any animal products.

As a result, the product is gluten-free, top-8 allergen-free, and suitable for a wider range of diets.

Every serving contains 6 grams of sugar and only 30 calories. Whereas a tablespoon of regular marshmallow creme contains 60-70 calories per tablespoon.

The product also comes in different flavors, like Vivacious Vanilla, Satisfying Strawberry, and Creamy Cookie.

In terms of usage, Zach says that most of their customers prefer to use the product as a coffee creamer. While it dissolves, it creates a froth on top, making an instant latte.

Others use it as a dip for fruits, a topping for ice cream, or spread it between slices of bread for a nostalgic sandwich.

Regarding business, in the year before filming, the company crossed $100,000 in sales. However, they lost $7,000 that year.

During the current year, they had already made $40,000 in revenue at the time of taping. They projected a total of $200,000 in sales by the end of the year.

Furthermore, they had $50,000 in the bank, which came from friends and family contributions. On top of that, Delisa personally invested $30,000 of her own money into the business.

After sharing some numbers, the sharks wanted to know more about Zach and Delisa. Zach shared that he had previously worked in pharmaceutical sales.

However, after dealing with health issues and discovering several food allergies, he changed his diet. In pursuit of eating better, he and his wife developed Funky Mello.

Meanwhile, Delisa came from a marketing background. She used her skills to help build and promote the brand from the ground up.

From there, they discussed how Funky Mello reaches customers.

Currently, the product is stocked in Whole Foods and Sprouts. In total, they’re available in over 20 stores and sell about 9 units per store each week.

Each unit costs $2 to produce, wholesales for $4, and retails for $6.99.

At this point, the sharks had heard enough.

Daymond John made the first move. He offered $50,000 for 15% equity, which was exactly what Zach and Delisa had requested.

Lori Greiner immediately urged them to accept the offer.

After a short pause to process what had just happened, Zach and Delisa agreed. They accepted Daymond’s offer before any of the other sharks could jump in.

Will Daymond help Zach and Delisa grow their brand to new heights? Keep reading our Funky Mello update to find out!

Shark Tank Funky Mello Update

In terms of a Funky Mello update, we have some good news! The deal with Daymond John successfully closed after their appearance on Shark Tank in Season 15.

After the show aired, Funky Mello expanded to more than 100 retail locations, including H-E-B and Walmart.com.

They also began testing cake jars and introduced seasonal crème flavors like pumpkin spice and cherry.

In November 2024, Funky Mello was named a finalist for the 2025 NEXTY Awards, a recognition given to standout natural food brands.

To support their growth, the founders joined the SKU and Impact Ventures accelerator programs. However, not everything was perfect.

Delisa later admitted that their early 2022 rollout into Sprouts was rushed, which led to distribution issues. Still, they adjusted and continued building the brand.

You can buy Funky Mello products directly from their website and follow them on Instagram for updates and new product drops.

If we get any more news on a Funky Mello update, we’ll be sure to let you know.

In the meantime, you can check out our other company updates from Season 15 Episode 16 by following the links below!

• Fila Manila Update
• Da Vinci Eye App Update
• Mella Pet Care Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 15 products.