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INFO 2950 Project

In this study, we want to explore what makes a Shark Tank pitch more likely to reach a deal on the show and what happens to successful deals. Specifically, we want to observe whether a pitcher’s background influences their likelihood of getting a deal, what happens to a business’s valuation when they reach a deal, as it often involves haggling with the sharks, and how the shark’s investment patterns have varied over time. This information and its conclusions may reveal that certain industries, investors, or investment deals prove to have higher success rates. This, in turn, could serve as a guide to future entrepreneurs looking to pitch their business on the show or simply be interesting for casual viewers of the show who want more insight into their entertainment.