{"id":4280,"date":"2021-02-24T23:59:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T23:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.therealitytv.com\/?p=4280"},"modified":"2023-10-25T10:50:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:50:32","slug":"hopscotch-shark-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therealitytv.com\/hopscotch-shark-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Facts About Hopscotch from Shark Tank"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you hear the word hopscotch, what comes to mind? If it’s the classic kids game, that is<\/em> correct. But, that’s not the case here. In this case, Hopscotch<\/strong> is the name of a kids coding game.<\/strong> It made its Shark Tank<\/a><\/em> <\/strong>debut on Season 12, episode 12 on February 26, 2021. So, keep reading below for five facts on the company and founder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update on Hopscotch from Shark Tank 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is Hopscotch App Still in Businesss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hopscotch Technologies is still going strong and in business following their episode on Shark Tank. <\/strong> Co-Founder, Samantha John has been dedicated to her company full time since 2012. She is celebrating almost 12 years of business this year. According to her LinkedIn<\/a>, she says “Hopscotch’s mission is to expose every kid to the powerful ideas of computing. We make an app where kids learn to code by creating their own games.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have had over 24 million downloads of Hopscotch apps and 36 million games were made by kids!\u00a0 Samantha was also named 30 under 30 from various media outlets including BBC, Business Insider and Elle Magazine. Visit their official website to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t appear that the deal they struck with Mark Cuban ever closed.  However, this has not stopped them.  Their goal is to teach children how to design their own video game.  As of 2022, they reportedly are making $5 million in annual revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Details on Hopscotch from Shark Tank<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1)<\/strong> Samantha John is the brain behind Hopscotch. She’s from Brooklyn, New York. Samantha created Hopscotch as a cool way to help kids learn coding<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)<\/strong> Samantha is also the co-founder<\/a> of Hopscotch Technologies, where the coding game was born. She wanted to have an interactive, arcade-style game for kids to play. This would make learning code fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)<\/strong> The user is in control of the experience. You can create your own designs on Hopscotch. You do this while learning computer codes. It’s a two for one: education and fun. What more could kids want? Plus, you can share your work, and play<\/a> other games. All you have to do is download the app<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4)<\/strong> Surprisingly, Twitter<\/a> is their most popular social media platform. They have close to 12,000 followers on the app. Though, they have not posted since 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word on the street is that Hopscotch could be the next lemonade stand.\ud83e\udd14 Do you think the #sharks<\/a> will make a deal with our little Brooklyn start-up? Find out on #SharkTank<\/a> next Friday, 2\/26 @ 8pm EST on ABC and Hulu. pic.twitter.com\/QGpbUVnxTL<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Hopscotch (@hopscotch) February 19, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

5)<\/strong> Something else unique to their company is that you don’t have to be an expert coder. They have instruction guides<\/a>, and how-to’s on their website. First timers are always welcome! It’s very user-friendly, making it something all ages can do if desired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopscotch has been featured in various publications including Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, Wired and The New York Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Much Did Samantha John Ask For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Samantha John entered the Tank, she had quite an aggressive evaluation for her company, Hopscotch, asking $400k for 4%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company<\/strong><\/td>Asking Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Hopscotch<\/td>$400,000 for 4%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Did Hopscotch Make a Deal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. Samantha John received a deal from Mark Cuban for $550,000 for 11% equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shark Investor<\/strong><\/td>Deal Made<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mark Cuban<\/td>$500,000 for 11%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shark Tank Viewers React on Reddit About Shark Tank’s Hopscotch Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shark Tank viewers were sounding off on Reddit about the Hopscotch pitch. A few didn’t agree with Mark Cuban’s offer, believing he overpaid for his equity in Samatha John’s company, Hopscotch. Read below to see what they’re saying. Do you agree?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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