Raising Wild Update | Shark Tank Season 8

Kara Haught and Shelly Hyde realized that most stylish swimwear didn’t offer the flexibility needed for outdoor activities. So, they launched Raising Wild, a swimwear line that’s both fashionable and convenient. However, as their business grew, they encountered challenges with scaling and production. To overcome these hurdles, they turned to the sharks for an investment and support. Check out our Raising Wild update and pitch recap to see if they got the backing they were hoping for.

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

Kara and Shelly appeared on Shark Tank Season 8 to pitch Raising Wild, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity. After making their presentation, they made a deal with Barbara Corcoran for $100,000 for 50% equity.

In terms of a Raising Wild update, following the episode’s airing, the company quickly achieved impressive success, surpassing $25 million in lifetime sales and expanding its product offerings.

Shark	Result
Barbara Corcoran	Accepted offer of $100,000 for 50% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer

Shark Tank Raising Wild Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Kara Haught and Shelly Hyde
• Business: Swimsuits for moms
• Ask: $100,000 for 20% equity
• Result: $100,000 for 50% equity
• Shark: Barbara Corcoran

Kara and Shelly kicked off their pitch by sharing their passion for creating swimwear that’s both stylish and practical for active women.

They were seeking an investment to help grow their business and meet the rising demand.

Raising Wild is a swimwear brand that blends fashion with functionality and is designed specifically for active women.

Their swimsuits are all about comfort, offering a flattering fit that doesn’t restrict movement.

Key features include nursing-friendly designs, extra bottom coverage, and extended body length, all intended to keep women looking great and moving freely.

Additionally, the product is made from 100% organic cotton. These swimsuits cater to various body types and encourage confidence and body positivity.

Raising Wild is perfect for women who want to look stylish while enjoying outdoor activities.

With $130,000 in lifetime sales, the company has been selling directly to consumers, relying solely on social media marketing.

Their profit margins are impressive. Each suit costs $38 to produce and sells for $130-$160.

The sisters needed the investment for marketing, but Mark Cuban felt they lacked a clear strategy. Kevin O’Leary quickly bowed out, saying there wasn’t enough to invest in.

Mark also stepped back, thinking their plan to expand into kids’ swimwear was too soon.

Lori Greiner agreed it was too much work and opted out, and Robert Herjavec felt it was too early for an investment, so he also declined.

Barbara Corcoran offered $100,000 for 51% equity, with the condition that the suit prices be lowered to $99.

The sisters countered with 35% equity, but Barbara stood firm. They eventually agreed on a 50% equity split with Barbara.

Let’s get a Raising Wild update to see where the company is today.

Shark Tank Raising Wild Update

Our Raising Wild update found that the partnership with Barbara Corcoran closed successfully.

Within just eight months, the brand expanded its product line and had already hit $400,000 in sales.

Barbara played a crucial role as a mentor, helping the sisters navigate the business world without compromising their creative vision.

The company expanded into kids’ swimwear in November 2022 and later introduced matching sets for moms and their little ones.

Our Raising Wild update found that the company has surpassed $25 million in lifetime sales.

While its social media has been quiet since June 2023, products are still available online.

At the time of writing, the sisters are now leading more independently, though Barbara’s team continues to offer support when needed.

If you want to purchase a Raising Wild swimsuit, you can check out the full collection on the official website.

We are calling this Raising Wild update a success.

For more Season 8 Episode 3 product updates, check out the links below:

• Night Runner 270 Update
• The Cookie Kahuna Update
• TekDry Phone Repair Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 8 page for more updates.