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What is Fanion?
Fanion is a cordless, countertop fan that sits beside a cutting board, blowing away the fumes that cause tearing when chopping onions and other vegetables.
Fanion's Shark Tank Pitch Recap
Glenn and Madison Smith pitched Fanion, a cordless fan designed to eliminate onion tears while cooking. They sought $90,000 for 15% equity. The Sharks were impressed with the product's simplicity but concerned about the high inventory levels (31,000 units) compared to the relatively low sales (1,800 units). The founders had invested heavily in the product and were seeking help to sell their existing stock. All Sharks ultimately declined to invest, citing the niche market and the high risk associated with the large inventory.
Who invested in Fanion?
No sharks invested
Fanion's Pitch Highlights
The founders spent $468,000, mostly on inventory, prior to appearing on Shark Tank.
Over 10,000 Google searches occur monthly for queries related to stopping onion tears.
The product's design is unique and potentially patentable.
Madison Smith is an industrial engineer from Georgia Tech
Glenn Smith is a vice president at a US poultry company
Fanion Shark Tank Update
- Appeared on Shark Tank Season 16 Episode 18, airing May 2, 2025.
- Product available for purchase online.
Key Milestones
November 2023 - Product Launch
Officially launched the Fanion cordless kitchen prep fan.
May 2, 2025 - Shark Tank Appearance
Appeared on Shark Tank Season 16 Episode 18.
