9. Proof Eyewear
This business is owned by brothers, who create handcrafted eyewear which is made of wooden frames. The sharks were genuinely impressed by the idea when the brothers appeared on the show, but the deal they offered was not acceptable to the owners. Even though they left without a deal, the business has soared since, with retailing and distribution established in 20 countries.
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