Freestyle Snacks reimagines olives and pickles as convenient, on-the-go snack pouches. Founder Nikki landed a deal with guest Shark Allison Ellsworth, who knew exactly what it takes to build a snack brand after her own company Poppi was acquired for nearly $2 billion.
What Is Freestyle Snacks?
Freestyle Snacks offers delicious, on-the-go pouches of olives and pickles in bold, mouth-watering flavours. The product removes all of the hassle of traditional olive packaging and makes them portable and snackable.
The Shark Tank Pitch
Nikki pitched on Episode 5 of Season 17, seeking $300,000 for 5% equity.
The Deal
Allison Ellsworth invested $300,000 for 11% equity after a respectful negotiation from the original 15% counter-offer. The deal paired Nikki with a Shark who built and sold a snack empire.