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Sand Cloud is a non-profit lifestyle company that specializes in handmade Turkish beach towels.
The company’s products include shirts, towels, and accessories, all of which can be purchased online through the company’s platform, which encourages the preservation of marine life.
Founder Of Sand Cloud
Three beach lovers from San Diego, California founded the company: Brandon Leibel, Steven Ford, and Bruno Aschidamini. The intention of Sand Cloud was to allow people to take more comfortable naps at the beach.
Their Kickstarter campaign was successful, raising $15,623 for their startup in 2014. Ten percent of the earnings from sales go to organizations with a focus on conservation and environmental protection.
Sand Cloud Shark Tank Deal
Brandon Leibel, Steven Ford, and Bruno Aschidamini pitched Sand Cloud, a collection of towels that have inserts for comfort, in episode 18 of Shark Tank, asking the Sharks for assistance to get the towels into stores.
They wanted $200,000 in exchange for 8% of the company with a value of $2.5 million.
All of the Sharks were amazed by Sand Cloud’s sales. In 2016, Sand Cloud earned $2.4 million. Kevin offered $200k for 15% of the company; Robert gave his same offering and was just as pleased with the products as he was with the team.
Roberts’ offer was accepted and the players walked away with a deal.
What happened to Sand Cloud After Shark Tank Deal
After the Shark Tank Deal, the company’s website received 13,000 hits within 24 hours. Shark Tank’s investment helped to grow inventory and develop Sand Cloud’s website.
Robert’s assistance has helped them generate more than $7 million in sales. To support ocean-related non-profits, they will contribute about $1 million.
The company has widened its product line by adding hats, bags, pins, stickers, leggings, and more. The company’s annual revenue is now approximately $6 million.
Sand Cloud Net Worth
At the time of the pitch, the company had a value of $2.5 million, but after Robert’s investment, its value was $1.3 million. As of 2022, Sand Cloud is worth $10 million.
