Modern smartphones possess considerable capabilities. Nevertheless, with the appropriate accessory, you can further elevate your smartphone experience or features. Flipstik is one such accessory that gained popularity following its “Shark Tank” appearance during episode 4 of season 12. It’s an innovative gadget for your phone that attaches to the back and introduces two primary functions: a kickstand and an adhesive mount. With Flipstik, there was no need to purchase a separate mount if you wished to watch something on your phone while cooking or washing dishes, for instance, as you could adhere the phone to a wall tile, kitchen cabinet door, or refrigerator, keeping it secure. Likewise, the kickstand function significantly eased the process of propping your phone up on various surfaces.
Flipstik’s “Shark Tank” appearance and the engaging pitch from the company’s CEO and founder, Akeem Shannon, which featured rap, enabled him to secure an offer of $100,000 in exchange for 25% equity from investor Lori Greiner. However, obtaining a deal from a shark does not guarantee success, and numerous “Shark Tank” startups fail. So, what transpired with Flipstik after its show appearance, and is the company still active and thriving in 2026, similar to the season 12 Hopscotch app?
Flipstik, which commenced its journey with a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and sales in local malls, experienced success after the televised announcement of a deal with Greiner, where the company was valued at $400,000. According to Primetimer, Flipstik’s sales doubled its total lifetime revenue, approximately $115,000, in the days following the “Shark Tank” episode’s air date. Although Greiner’s deal eventually fell through, Shannon acquired a $50,000 Arch Grants and was accepted into the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Anchor Accelerator, providing him with an additional $50,000 in funding. These funds assisted Flipstik in expanding its distribution as sales surged.
Per an episode of the radio show St. Louis on Air, the company’s valuation soared from $400,000 to $5 million by 2022. In that same year, the company succeeded in enhancing its distribution, and Flipstik began selling through 338 Target stores across the nation and on its website. However, as of 2026, Flipstik does not appear to be listed on Target’s website, and the availability at Target stores is unclear. It was also available via QVC for a time in 2023.
Throughout the years, Flipstik expanded its product range to include variants such as Flipstik Pro, FlipStik Grip, MagStik, and updated models of the original Flipstik.
As of February 2026, while Flipstik can still be purchased from some online retailers, like Amazon and Walmart, the company’s status appears somewhat doubtful, as its products are out of stock on AT&T, Best Buy, and Newegg websites, and the company’s website has reportedly had products unavailable for over a month.
Even on Amazon, all of Flipstik’s items show low inventory, primarily being sold by third-party sellers, accompanied by less-than-stellar reviews. Shannon seems to be concentrating more on motivational speaking, as his X and Instagram bios do not reference Flipstik at all, and his posts focus on his speeches and how to hire him for speaking occasions. That said, he hasn’t posted on X lately, though his LinkedIn profile still lists him as the CEO of Flipstik. However, on Instagram, where he remains fairly active, he hasn’t directly promoted Flipstik since 2023.
In summary, it appears Flipstik, which had a satisfactory journey for a period around 2022 and 2023, may not be in a favorable condition, unlike another small gadget from “Shark Tank” season 13 known as MuteMe.