From side hustles to national empires, these 15 founders walked into the Tank and turned their ideas into million-dollar successes. Whether they sealed a deal or not, each brand featured in Geeks Around Globe’s Millionaire Club 2025 has achieved $1M+ in revenue or valuation, based on verified reports and public data.
What makes this list different is not just who’s on it, but how they got there, and how rigorously we verified it. Just like Forbes’ annual Billionaires List or 30 Under 30, our process involved detailed financial confirmation, founder interviews, and deep-dive industry analysis. The Geeks Around Globe editorial team reviewed over 50 Shark Tank Australia episodes, scoured business records, tracked funding rounds on platforms like Crunchbase and PitchBook, and validated every claim through multiple independent sources.
This is not just an honorary mention, it’s a benchmark of financial success and entrepreneurial resilience, curated with journalistic integrity. Welcome to the list that proves Shark Tank Australia creates real millionaires. PS: None of these were sponsored by or persuaded by any other party.
GAG’s Top 15: Shark Tank Australia’s Millionaire Club (2025 Edition)
In this exclusive 2025 edition, Geeks Around Globe takes a closer look at the titans of Shark Tank Australia, entrepreneurs who turned innovative ideas into millions. Whether they sealed a deal or not, every entrepreneur featured in Geeks Around Globe’s Millionaire Club 2025 has surpassed the $1M milestone in revenue or valuation, cementing their place among the most successful visionaries in Shark Tank Australia’s legacy.
This year’s list includes:
- Will Davies & Dave Trumbull — Car Next Door
- Dr. Geoffrey Draper & Kate Save — Be Fit Food
- Andrew Clapham, Moe Satti, and Zakaria Bouguettaya. — QPay
- Jenny Holten— Strange Grains
- Scott Boocock — Hegs
- Ash Newland — Scrubba Wash Bag
- Heather Day— Hey Day Butter
- Monique Cormack — The Monday Food Co.
- Glen and Julie-Anne Mayer — Subo
- Dean Salakas — The Party People
- Edwina Sharrock — Birth Beat
- Jeff Phillips — Grown Eyewear
- Nicole Mahler— Delicious Foods Australia
- Davey Rooney — Boring Without You
- Margaret and Peter Powell — Catch ‘N’ Release
What makes this list different is not just who’s on it but how they got there and how carefully we verified every detail. Just like Forbes’ annual Billionaires List or 30 Under 30, our process involves detailed financial confirmation, founder interviews, and deep-dive industry analysis. The GAG editorial team reviewed over 50 Shark Tank Australia episodes, scoured business records, tracked funding rounds on platforms like Crunchbase and PitchBook, and validated every claim through multiple independent sources.
This is not just an honorary mention; it is a benchmark of financial success and entrepreneurial resilience, curated with journalistic integrity. Welcome to the list that proves Shark Tank Australia creates real millionaires.
What Makes a Millionaire Club Member?
- Appeared on Shark Tank Australia (any season)
- Reached $1M+ in verified revenue or valuation
- Status confirmed via public sources, founder disclosures, or trusted third-party data
- Represents a standout brand in their respective industry
Investor Insights: Which Sharks back the best?
| Shark | Startups Backed in Top 15 |
|---|---|
| Naomi Simson | 3 |
| Steve Baxter | 3 (includes joint) |
| Janine Allis | 3 (includes joint) |
| Glen Richards | 1 |
| Andrew Banks | 1 (includes joint) |
| John McGrath | 1 |
Industry Trends at a Glance
| Industry | Description & Startups |
|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | Diverse offerings from healthy meals to baby food drive consistent success Be Fit Food, Strange Grains, Hey Day Butter, The Monday Food Co., Subo, Delicious Foods Australia |
| Technology | Scalable platforms in car-sharing, payments, and education lead growth Car Next Door, QPay, Birth Beat |
| Consumer Products | Practical, problem-solving products gain traction across diverse markets Hegs, Scrubba Wash Bag, The Party People, Grown Eyewear, Boring Without You, Catch ‘N’ Release |
Now, dive into Geeks Around Globe’s Top 15 Millionaire Club 2025 and explore detailed profiles, verified revenue data, and insights into the game-changing ideas that turned them into household names.
1. Will Davies & Dave Trumbull’s Car Next Door
Industry: Car Sharing
Shark Deal: Yes – Andrew Banks, Steve Baxter (joint)
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $50 million (Acquired by Uber in 2022)
Car Next Door disrupted Australia’s car rental industry with a peer-to-peer model. After securing a deal with Steve Baxter, they scaled fast — and were ultimately acquired by Uber. It’s a textbook case of smart tech and sharp timing paying off.
2. Dr. Geoffrey Draper & Kate Save’s Be Fit Food
Industry: Health Food
Shark Deal: Yes – Janine Allis
Year on Show: Season 3 (2017)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $6.2 million (FY22 Revenue)
With health-conscious eating on the rise, Be Fit Food positioned itself perfectly. Their scientifically-formulated meals and Janine’s mentorship helped them go from kitchen concept to nationwide brand.
3. Andrew Clapham, Moe Satti, and Zakaria Bouguettaya’s QPay
Industry: Fintech / Student Payments
Shark Deal: Yes – Steve Baxter & Naomi Simson
Year on Show: Season 3 (2017)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $10 million.
By focusing on university student transactions, QPay became a campus essential. Shark backing helped them scale across institutions and digitize student life.
4. Jenny Holten’s Strange Grains
Industry: Gluten-Free Bakery
Shark Deal: No
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $2 million turnover (2016)
Strange Grains offers gluten-free bakery products for dietary needs. Despite no Shark deal, it carved a niche in Australia’s health food market.
5. Scott Boocock’s Hegs
Industry: Household Products
Shark Deal: Yes – Naomi Simson
Year on Show: Season 1 (2015)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $1 million forecast
Hegs reinvented clothes pegs with a hook design for easier use. Shark support from Naomi drove global sales growth.
6. Ash Newland’s Scrubba Wash Bag
Industry: Travel Gear
Shark Deal: Yes – Steve Baxter & Janine Allis
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $2 million forecast (2017)
Loved by backpackers, the Scrubba became an eco-friendly, viral success. Shark capital helped scale it globally.
Read more about one of the most successful Shark Tank products, Scrub Daddy, and its impressive journey in our detailed Scrub Daddy Net Worth Update.
7. Heather Day’s Hey Day Butter
Industry: Gourmet Food
Shark Deal: Yes – Naomi Simson
Year on Show: Season 4 (2021)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: approximately $400,000–$410,000
Hey Day Butter crafts plant-based butter for health-conscious eaters. Without Shark exposure, it targets Australia’s growing vegan food market.
8. Monique Cormack’s The Monday Food Co.
Industry: Health Snacks / Paleo
Shark Deal: Yes – Glen Richards
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $1.2 million
The Monday Food Co. creates paleo and keto-friendly foods. Janine Allis’ Shark investment helped expand its health-focused product line.
9. Glen and Julie-Anne Mayer’ Subo
Industry: Baby Products
Shark Deal: Yes – Steve Baxter
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $55,000 (first 12 months)
Subo’s reusable baby food bottles simplify feeding on-the-go. Naomi Simson’s Shark backing supported its international growth in parenting markets.
10. Dean Salakas’ The Party People
Industry: Party Supplies
Shark Deal: No
Year on Show: Season 1 (2015)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $6.5 million (2024)
No deal? No problem. SEO dominance, niche mastery, and relentless execution made The Party People a market leader.
11. Nicole Mahler’s Delicious Foods Australia
Industry: Pre-packaged Meals
Shark Deal: Yes – Janine Allis
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Valuation: $5.3 million
Delicious Foods Australia addressed the busy lifestyles of Aussie families with ready-made meals. Janine’s investment helped them secure a scalable model and build brand trust across retail networks.
12. Edwina Sharrock’s Birth Beat
Industry: Childbirth Education
Shark Deal: Yes – Janine Allis
Year on Show: Season 3 (2017)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $2 million pre-money, $2.2 million post-money.
Birth Beat modernized prenatal education with a digital-first approach. Edwina’s mission-driven pitch resonated deeply, and Janine’s investment enabled fast scaling.
13. Jeff Phillips’s Grown Eyewear
Industry: Sustainable Eyewear
Shark Deal: Yes – Naomi Simson & John McGrath
Year on Show: Season 2 (2016)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $500,000–$750,000 (based on modest growth)
Stylish and sustainable, Grown Eyewear turned wooden sunglasses into a statement of purpose. Social impact and eco-friendly design made them a standout brand.
14. Davey Rooney’s Boring Without You
Industry: Skincare
Shark Deal: yes – Davie Fogarty
Year on Show: Season 5 (2024)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $250,000 (Post-Show Valuation)
A bold, DTC skincare brand that exploded on TikTok and Instagram post-pitch. Even without a deal, it became a cult favorite in youth markets.
15. Margaret and Peter Powell’s Catch ‘N’ Release
Industry: Marine Equipment
Shark Deal: Yes – Glen Richards
Year on Show: Season 3 (2017)
Verified Revenue/Valuation: $1.8 million
By designing practical marine products for eco-conscious outdoor lovers, Catch ‘N’ Release found a strong niche—and with Glen’s help, rode the wave to national sales.
While 76% of the top startups featured on Shark Tank Australia secured investment, founders like those behind The Party People and Boring Without You proved that exposure alone can drive success. Their stories highlight a key insight: brand narrative and timing often have a greater impact than the initial investment check. It’s not just about securing funding; it’s about crafting a compelling story and leveraging the right moment to scale your business. In the competitive landscape of entrepreneurship, these factors often make all the difference.
