Shark Tank GeoOrbital Update 2026

Dakota Decker and Michael Burtov felt that cyclists who wanted a hassle-free electric bike conversion lacked a user-friendly solution. So they created GeoOrbital to address this by creating a self-installing electric wheel that transforms any regular bike into an e-bike, eliminating the need for complex modifications. This innovative design sparked significant interest, culminating in a successful Kickstarter campaign. Let’s see if the sharks are ready to hop on the electric bike in our GeoOrbital update and pitch recap.

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

Dakota and Michael sought $500,000 for a 5% stake in GeoOrbital on Shark Tank Season 9 but ultimately left without a deal.

In terms of a GeoOrbital update, the company achieved early success, securing recognition like Time Magazine’s “Invention of the Year” in 2019 and the Edison Award for Innovation in 2018. However, a lack of updates in recent years suggests that the company might be out of business.

Shark	Result
Mark Cuban	No offer
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Chris Sacca	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer

Shark Tank GeoOrbital Pitch

Entrepreneurs: Dakota Decker and Michael Burtov
Business: Upgrade to make a traditional bicycle become an electric bike.
Ask: $500,000 for 5% equity
Result: No Deal
Shark: None

In their opening pitch, Dakota and Michael shared their vision for modernizing bicycles. They then introduced their innovative product to the sharks, the GeoOrbital wheel, which promises to revolutionize the cycling experience.

They explained that the GeoOrbital wheel concept was birthed in 2014, and their belief in its potential led them to secure a patent.

Their unique electric bike wheel transforms a standard bicycle into an electric-powered ride when easily installed.

The wheel is designed to seamlessly replace the front wheel of your existing bike.

The GeoOrbital wheel features a built-in electric motor located at its center (hub). This motor provides power to three smaller wheels positioned inside the rim of the main wheel.

When the motor is activated, these internal wheels rotate, propelling the bike forward.

The GeoOrbital wheel offers convenient control through a throttle that mounts on your handlebars, similar to a motorbike. On a single charge, you can travel up to 20 miles without pedaling.

For those who prefer to work out, the wheel can assist you for up to 50 miles with some pedaling effort.

Solid, high-density foam fills the tires instead of air-filled tubes, ensuring durability and eliminating the risk of flat tires. The GeoOrbital wheel comes in two sizes, 26 and 28 inches, which fit most standard bicycles.

After finalizing a design that was practical for the market, they launched a successful Kickstarter campaign in June 2016.

The campaign generated significant interest, raising over $1.2 million. By April 2017, they began delivering the GeoOrbital wheel to customers.

Kevin O’Leary expressed keen interest and requested a test ride. He took the wheel for a spin down the hallway and back.

Barbara Corcoran, eager to try it herself, also took the wheel for a ride, though her experience ended with a near-miss at the hallway’s end.

Dakota and Michael reported strong initial sales, generating $200,000 in sales so far. The wheel itself is priced at $950.

They also mentioned developing a mini-bike compatible with the GeoOrbital wheel, although this remains a secondary project for them.

Guest shark Chris Sacca doesn’t want to get involved in a retrofit solution, so he goes out.

Mark Cuban doesn’t like the price point and drops out.

Lori Greiner feels the same way, and she’s out.

Kevin said he’d buy the mini bike but didn’t want to make an investment. He’s out.

Barbara said she’d buy the mini bike, too, but she isn’t interested in making an offer.

The duo exits Shark Tank without a deal. Let’s see how things worked out in our GeoOrbital update.

Shark Tank GeoOrbital Update

Despite not securing a deal, GeoOrbital continued to grow after Shark Tank. Their product gained distribution through major retailers like Amazon, Brookstone, and Best Buy.

Additionally, they secured funding through crowdfunding platforms (StartEngine) in 2017 and 2018.

Our GeoOrbital update found that the company saw leadership changes in 2018 with the departure of its Chief Strategy Officer. In July 2019, Dakota Decker left for a different company.

Despite personnel changes, GeoOrbital won the Edison Award for Innovation in 2018 and the Time Magazine Invention of the Year in 2019, so it is safe to say others liked the product.

They also expanded their business model by launching a Public Safety division.

Social media posts stopped in November 2019, and they haven’t updated their Facebook page since July 2020, which has raised some red flags.

In August 2022, their products were no longer available on major retail websites, including their own.

While the company might still be technically operational based on the founder’s LinkedIn profiles, the lack of online sales and updates suggests they are no longer actively functioning.

Based on the available information, it’s reasonable to consider GeoOrbital out of business.

So, it looks like this might be our final GeoOrbital update.

You can find the other company updates from Season 9, Episode 7 here:

For more company updates, be sure to check out our Shark Tank Season 9 page.

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