Numilk Plant-Based Milk Update | Shark Tank Season 12
Many people today have traded cow milk for plant milk. The only problem is, many of the options are highly processed, and filled with unnecessary ingredients. Because of this, Joe Savino and Ari Tolwin have gotten together to change the plant milk industry for the better. Will they get a deal on
Shark Tank Numilk Update
- Entrepreneur: Joe Savino and Ari Tolwin
- Business: Plant-based milk machine
- Ask: $1,000,000 for 5% equity
- Result: $1,000,000 for 7% equity and $1,000,000 as a loan (optional) at 3% interest for 3% advisory shares
- Shark: Mark Cuban
Numilk was featured on
When asked about their personal backgrounds, Joe shared that he came from the food and beverage world. He formerly worked in aviation catering. Additionally, Ari used to own a beverage company.
Being that both men have backgrounds in the beverage industry, its fitting that they created a new way for customers to get their plant milk.
All milk produced from the machine has a 7-10 day refrigerated shelf life, and uses recyclable glass bottles. At the time of the pitch on
In 2018, the company earned $40,000 in plant-based milk sales. Eventually, by 2020 that had increased sales to around $400,o00.
Further, Joe and Ari shared that they estimated a $6 million year in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted their plans for a major rollout in Kroger, Whole Foods and some other regional retailers.
In addition to all of this, Joe and Ari have also been working on a countertop milk machine, similar to a Keurig. However, at the time of the pitch, the countertop machine was still in the production stage.
Barbara Corcoran is the first shark to drop out, after saying she’s confused by the pitch. Then, Daymond John drops out for the same reason!
With two sharks out, Joe and Ari try to get Lori Greiner on board, however she says the company just isn’t investable for her, so she too is out.
Kevin O’Leary on the other hand says he loved the presentation and he wants in. He offers $1,000,000 as a loan at 9.5% interest, for 5% equity.
Mark Cuban felt like they needed more money, and offered $1,000,000 for 7% equity. His offer includes an optional $1,000,000 loan at 3% interest, for an additional 3% in advisory shares.
After thinking it through, Joe and Ari accepted Mark’s offer, and Numilk left
Keep reading our Numilk update to find out what happened following the tank!
In terms of a Numilk update, the company is doing exceedingly well, with a net worth of $70 million in 2023!
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That said, the commercial version of the countertop machine does seem to be available for restaurants.
Further, the full-sized milk machines are now in 128 stores across America.
It definitely seems that the deal with Mark helped Joe and Ari bring their dream to life, as the company has had great success!
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