“Probably worth millions of dollars” — When Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary predicted Browndages’ success

Shark Tank Season 13 Episode 19 introduced viewers to Browndages founders Intisar Bashir and Rashid Mahdi, who were seeking $75,000 for 7.5% of their company. During their pitch, they explained that their product consisted of a variety of skin-tone bandages and promoted inclusivity.

Kevin O'Leary was the first shark to praise the idea as well as the brand name. He identified the potential the business had and stated how he could bring value to the company if they agreed to a deal. Mr. Wonderful said:

"The name is spectacular okay? That's probably worth millions of dollars it's just so well thought out. I'd give you the $75,000 I want 15% that's the path for me, I don't want to get market share and fight with them. I want to partner with them."

The Browndages founders received two offers — one from Kevin and the other one from Lori, Mark, and Daymond. Although the founders did not agree with Kevin's offer, the Shark Tank investor praised the idea.

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Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary offered $75,000 for 15% equity to Browndages

Shark Tank investor Kevin praised the Browndages owners stating that their brand name as well as the product had value, due to the story associated with it, which was bigger than the product itself. The founders explained that they needed at least one shark to guide them in marketing their product.

Kevin was impressed that the owners had already identified the major problem they were facing, which was the distribution of the product. However, according to Mr. Wonderful, this wasn't something easy. Kevin explained:

"You have solved a problem but now you identified the number one issue, distribution. It is really hard, particularly in a mature industry like this. You're asking for $75,000 but that doesn't solve any of your distribution problems. It's nothing."

The Shark Tank investor continued stating that his main goal was to not compete with bigger brands. Rather, he preferred partnering up with them. He elaborated that he had connections and could easily elevate Browndages' brand name, as the majority would be supportive of the product as well as the initiative. Kevin said:

"There are many global companies today that want to be supportive of families like yours. Cause it's the right thing to do and people care about that. The big challenge is to get to them because getting up to the CEO of a global company is not easy. Luckily sharks can do that because everybody returns my call."

Initially, Kevin offered $75,000 for 15% equity but later increased the amount to $100,000. This happened after Daymond John, Lori Greiner, and Mark Cuban came together for a combined offer of $100,000 for 25% equity alongside a $75,000 line of credit. Kevin stated:

"So my view of this is to simply go to the number one two and three players in this space and say look this is an incredible family, an incredible story it's a brand that you could own."

Intisar Bashir and Rashid Mahdi ended up choosing Mark, Lori, and Daymond's offer. As of 2025, Browndages has more than 77,000 followers on their official Instagram account indicating that the company is successfully running.

Shark Tank is available to stream on ABC.