iFork Update | Shark Tank Season 9

Kyle Donovan was frustrated with dirty tables transferring germs to utensils. To solve this problem, he invented the iFork, a line of utensils designed to hover above the table, preventing germ transfer. Now, Donovan is seeking investment from the sharks for his innovative silverware. In our iFork update and pitch recap, let’s find out if Kyle managed to convince the sharks to invest in his business.

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

Kyle Donovan entered Shark Tank in Season 9, seeking $100,000 for 5% equity in his company, iFork. After his pitch, he secured a deal with Barbara Corcoran for $100,000 in exchange for 15% equity.

In terms of an iFork update, our research indicates some uncertainty about the company’s future. While the company’s website and LinkedIn page are still active, Kyle does not list iFork as his current business on his LinkedIn profile. Instead, he has another venture listed as his current focus.

Shark	Result
Barbara Corcoran	Accepted offer of $100,000 for 15% equity
Rohan Oza	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer

Shark Tank iFork Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Kyle Donovan
• Business: Utensils
• Ask: $100,000 for 5% equity
• Result: $100,000 for 15% equity
• Sharks: Barbara Corcoran

Kyle Donovan started his pitch by addressing a common concern: dirty tables transferring germs to utensils. 

Kyle said the investment would help scale manufacturing and distribution, allowing iFork to reach more consumers and restaurants.

iFork is a flatware line designed to combat utensil contamination. The key feature is a built-in “resting ball” that elevates the fork, knife, or spoon head above tables. 

This simple design prevents contact with potentially germy surfaces and reduces the risk of transferring bacteria to food.

iFork is for hygiene-conscious consumers and offers several benefits. Firstly, it promotes cleanliness by keeping utensils off dirty tables. 

Secondly, the interlocking design enables you to lift your entire meal, including plate, cup, and utensils, with just one hand.

This convenience is ideal for picnics, buffets, or multitasking while eating.

iFork is portable and available in both disposable plastic and reusable stainless steel versions. It caters to on-the-go meals and eco-conscious preferences. 

Kyle told the sharks that he was lucky enough to receive a 500-store test run with Walmart for his iFork product kit.

This initial test generated enough revenue for Kyle to file several design patents for his product, as well as a pending utility patent.

Kyle told the sharks that he hopes it can retail as a kit for around $15 or $16.

Barbara Corcoran jumped right in and offered $100,000 for 20% equity, contingent on redesigning both the plates and packaging. 

Mark Cuban didn’t like the packaging either and decided to go out. 

Lori Greiner thought it would be tough to market, so she was out. 

Guest shark Rohan Oza quickly followed, saying he wasn’t interested in the business. 

Robert Herjavec told Kyle that Barbara would be a good partner for him and went out as well. Kyle countered Barbara at 15%, and they agreed on a deal.

Let’s see in our iFork update if the company has thrived since its appearance on Shark Tank Season 9.

Shark Tank iFork Update

Our iFork update reveals the deal with Barbara didn’t materialize. However, the company is still in business. 

At the time of writing, iFork is only available on its website, and its social media accounts have been inactive since 2018. 

Kyle’s LinkedIn profile references his Shark Tank appearance, but he no longer lists the company’s ownership. 

Despite this, our iFork update found that its LinkedIn page indicates the business is still operational, with an estimated revenue of $93,000.

It seems like iFork is just a part-time gig for Kyle.

Since June 2019, Kyle has focused on a new venture, The Incubator (The Incc), a multicultural media and social networking platform slated to launch in Fall 2021.

However, as of August 2023, the platform hasn’t launched. 

In March 2023, he revamped the iFork website to feature a new stainless steel line, but the Facebook page remains inactive.

Regardless of these challenges, the stainless steel products are available for purchase on the iFork website.

We will be sure to let you know if we get any additional iFork update news.

You can find the other company updates from Season 9 Episode 15 here:

• Stasher Update
• Recharj Update
• Detrapel Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our Shark Tank Season 9 page for more updates!