Wispots Shark Tank Update (Season 1)

Wispots is an interactive telehealth device designed to keep patients entertained and engaged during visits to the doctor’s office.

The device offers a range of activities such as playing games, reading emails, and more, to prevent patient boredom while waiting. However, each device costs $9,000, which makes it quite expensive.

Company NameWispots
FounderKevin Flannery
Founded2008
ProductInteractive Tele-Health Patient Center
Asked For$1.2M for 10% equity
Final DealNo Deals
SharkNo Sharks
Episode (Shark Tank USA)S1 E1
Air DateAug 9th, 2009
Business StatusOut of Business
WebsiteVisit Website
HeadquartersMyrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Lifetime Worth (Sales)$500k *estimated
Buy and WatchBuy NowAmazon Prime

Another Shark Tank Pitch

Who Is The Founder Of Wispots?

Wispots founder Kevin Flannery
Image credit by ABC Shark Tank

The founder and CEO of Wispots is Kevin Flannery. He studied electrical engineering at the College of Engineering, UMass Amherst, before working at a large company. In 1999, Flannery started his own business, Wireless Management Solutions.

How Was The Shark Tank Pitch Of Wispots?

Kevin Flannery appeared on Shark Tank seeking $1.2 million for a 10% equity stake in Wispots. He had already invested $550,000 of his own money into the business since its inception in 2002.

Despite the potential of the device, all the sharks decided to pass on the investment. They felt that the business was not scalable.

SharksOffers
Barbara Corcoran Barbara CorcoranNo Offers
Kevin O'Leary Shark Tank Profile Kevin O’LearyNo Offers
Robert Herjavec Robert HerjavecNo Offers
Daymond John Daymond JohnNo Offers
Kevin Harrington Kevin HarringtonNo Offers
Founder’s (Countered)No Counter
Final DealsNo Offers

Wispots Shark Tank Update

Although Wispots did not secure a deal on Shark Tank, the product generated interest from distribution companies after the episode aired.

A few years later, Wispots merged with Worthington Healthcare Corporation, which led to the creation of a new company called Wificiency, focused on healthcare-oriented software solutions.

As of 2012, Kevin Flannery is no longer associated with Wispots. He is currently working with TelSmart EV, a business specializing in electric vehicle charging solutions.

Although Wispots did not receive investment, its appearance on Shark Tank led to significant interest from distributors and generated sales, though it seems the business eventually ceased operations.

What Is Wispots Net Worth?

Wispots’ current net worth is estimated at $0 million. Since the business is no longer active, it’s impossible to provide an accurate valuation. While many businesses seek investment on Shark Tank, only a few manage to achieve lasting success.

Annual Revenue by Years

Note: This report is based on our research and data so far. In this, we are only estimating the annual revenue.

YearsAnnual Revenue
2023$0M *estimated

Funding Reports to Date!

YearsFunding AmountInvestor
N/AN/AN/A

No, Wispots is Out of Business.

frequently asked questions

Who founded Wispots?

Wispots was founded by Darren Johnson.

Did Wispots get a deal on Shark Tank?

No, Wispots did not get the deal in Shark Tank.

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