'Shark Tank' Recap: 'Zoom Interiors,' 'Sunscreen Mist,' 'You Kick Ass' & 'SynDaver Labs'

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ABC's "Shark Tank," hosts Zoom Interiors, Sunscreen Mist, You Kick Ass and SynDaver Labs which come face to face with the sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Kevin O'Leary, Lori Greiner, and Robert Herjavec hoping to make investment deals for their companies.

About Zoom Interiors

Madeline Fraser, Elizabeth Grover, and Beatrice Fischel-Bock are pitching Zoom Interiors a company that started on the idea that interior design has never been affordable.

They create designs based off of photos and floor plans virtually. It's a unique business designed to cut out the huge costs of interior decorators and designs.

"ZOOM interiors is the virtual mecca for affordable interiors and stylish design. Founded by three trained interior designers, ZOOM interiors is on a mission to make interior design accessible & affordable to everyone by bringing it completely online." - Zoom Interiors

The ask: $100,000 for 20%

How it went down: The Sharks were initially impressed with how the online design service works.

The company has grossed $186,000 but only made a $3,000 profit. The company takes an 18% commission and offers a free consultation.

Only one in eight people who fill out a survey actually become customers. O'Leary was concerned about how much effort was wasted. In general, the Sharks started talking over each other while O'Leary said it would not work.

"How do you scale it?" O'Leary said.

Cuban thought the company was not raising enough money to meet its technical needs and dropped out.

Herjavec liked the idea, but did not want the company to spend its money developing an app. He dropped out because he did not think the company had a direction. O'Leary followed because he did not think it scaled.

Grenier dropped out because she did not think the company was ready, leaving only Corcoran.

She agreed that spending money on tech was a bad idea and made an offer after the company agreed. She offered $100,000 for 33% and the company accepted.

About Sunscreen Mist

Tony Fayne and Josh Kaplan pitch their business called Sunscreen Mist.

Sunscreen Mist is a patented spray station and booth that allows protecting yourself from the sun's harmful rays much easier.

"Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 & SPF 30 Sunscreens, Tan Enhancer, Cooling Aloe, and Insect Barrier w/SPF 30," are all options offered when stepping into one of the portable booths.

"In the U.S., one person dies every hour from melanoma and the numbers of skin cancer cases has risen dramatically.

As we continue to educate the public about ways to reduce their risk for this deadly disease, it is imperative for Americans to have access to the most innovative and effective sunscreen products available." - Sunscreen Mist

The ask: $400,000 for a 15% stake

How it went down: O'Leary suggested that the company is solving a problem that does not exist. All the Sharks questioned whether the machines actually delivered sunscreen throughout the entire body.

The company has sold a number of machines and has $325,000 in sales to seven different customers.

O'Leary suggested the company license its technology to an existing player in the field.

Corcoran thought the deal was too complicated and the machines were too large and dropped out.

Herjavec agreed and dropped out.

Cuban accused the company of exaggerating everything and was clearly frustrated. He dropped out.

Grenier did not believe the company has proved its concept and dropped out.

O'Leary was the last Shark and he dropped out.

About SynDaver Labs

Christopher Sakezles pitches the creepy SynDaver Labs business that might make you a bit sick. SynDaver creates extremely realistic replica cadavers that function just like human beings, replacing the need for live animals or real corpses.

"SynDaver Labs manufactures the world's most sophisticated synthetic human tissues and body parts.

Our SynDaver Synthetic Human bleeds, breathes, and employs hundreds of replaceable muscles, bones, organs, and vessels which are made from materials that mimic the mechanical, thermal, and physico-chemical properties of live tissue." - SynDaver Labs

The ask: $3 million for a 10% stake

How it went down: The company has been around for ten years and has $10 million in sales. In the last 12 months it has sold $5 million.

Sakezles said he is the only player making a product like this. He told the Sharks he was "not interested in making money."

Herjavec was concerned that the company did not have a business plan. Corcoran agreed and dropped out. Grenier was concerned for the same reasons and dropped out.

O'Leary thought the sale were underwhelming and dropped out.

Herjavec liked the complexity of the product, but thought Sakezles would not be able to make that work. He offered $3 million for 35% and equal board representation in order to represent the business interests of the company.

Sakezles passed.

Cuban felt it was too early to invest and dropped out.

Herjavec dropped his offer to 25% with the same contingency. It was accepted.

About You Kick Ass

The sharks are in for a fight when Keri Andrews and Alesia Glidewell pitch You Kick Ass, a fun company that allows you to turn yourself into a superhero.

You Kick Ass is every child and adult's dream of becoming a superhero because it allows you to create an action figure for yourself.

"You Kick Ass helps you create original hero action figures using 3D printing technology.

3D models used to take a lot of pictures and a lot of time to make, but we let you do it with just one photo, making it possible to surprise your friends or your entire family with it as a gift." - You Kick Ass

The ask: $100,000 for 10%

How it went down: Corcoran was immediately skeptical because she did not believe the figures looked like the Sharks. Cuban agreed that was an issue.

Corcoran dropped out.

Herjavec offered $100,000 for 25%.

The owners asked for other offers.

O'Leary offered $100,000 for a $10 royalty and 5% equity.

Cuban offered $100,000 for 10%. His deal was accepted.