Little ELF Products, Inc.
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper cutter |
| Founded 📆 | 2018 |
| Founder 👔 | Bryan Perla |
Area served 🗺️ | |
| Products 📟 | Little ELF Gift Wrap Cutter |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | www.littleelfproducts.com |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Little ELF Products, Inc. is a gift wrap company known for the invention and manufacturing of the Little ELF Gift Wrap Cutter, a cylindrical cutter that slices through wrapping paper.[1] In December of 2019, Little ELF, represented by its CEO, Bryan Perla, appeared on ABC's reality show, Shark Tank. Little ELF is a patent-pending device.[2]
History
Inventor Bryan Perla created the idea for Little ELF at the age of 17 while in an independent study course at The Winchendon School where he began developing and patenting his invention.[3]
In April 2018, Little ELF launched on Kickstarter.[4] After the 45-day campaign, Little ELF was over 600% funded, raising $130,125 from 4,134 backers.[5] According to an update in March 2019, Little ELF delivered all of the more than 12,000 products that were purchased from Kickstarter. [6]
Little ELF has a retail agreement with IG Design Group, the largest gift wrap manufacturer in the world, bringing Little ELF to stores such as The Container Store, Walmart, Target, Michaels Craft Stores, Ace Hardware, The Grommet, and more.[7]
The company released an additional product, Little ELF Gift Wrap Tape, in Fall 2021.[8]
As seen on Shark Tank
Little ELF appeared on the ABC reality show, Shark Tank on December 1st, 2019.[9] Originally airing December 2019 during the holiday special, Lori Greiner made a 20% equity deal with Perla for $150,000.[10][11]
About The Inventor
Bryan Perla was diagnosed with dyslexia early in life.[12] He graduated from Stanford University in June 2022.
References
- ↑ November 03, Emma Phelps; 2021. "This Gift-Wrapping Tool Will Make You Santa's Favorite Helper". Southern Living. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- ↑ December 14, Stephanie Perry; Pm, 2021 07:00. "This $15 Shark Tank Tool Is the Easiest Way to Cut Wrapping Paper — and It'll Arrive Before Christmas". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ "College Counseling Archives". The Winchendon School. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ Walsh, S. M. (2019-12-01). "Little ELF on 'Shark Tank': 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- ↑ Cheddar, Media. "Gift wrapping could not get any easier with Little Elf". Facebook. Cheddar. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ↑ Perla, Bryan. "DELIVERY UPDATE + BIG SURPRISE + THANK YOU !". Kickstarter.com. Little ELF. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ↑ Osmanski, Stephanie (2021-08-06). "20 breakout 'Shark Tank' products the Internet loves". Newsweek. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
- ↑ Introducing Little ELF Gift Wrap Tape!, retrieved 2022-07-13
- ↑ "The Businesses and Products from Season 11, Episode 9 of Shark Tank | Shark Tank". ABC. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ Wilson, Matthew. "'Shark Tank' recap: Entrepreneur puts a bow on wrapping paper device deal with sharks". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ↑ "Kevin O'Leary Says Little ELF Made an 'Absolutely Huge Mistake' - Shark Tank". Youtube. ABC. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ Canal, Emily (2019-12-03). "'Shark Tank' Recap: How This Entrepreneur Inspired Lori Greiner and Kevin O'Leary to Fight for a Deal". Inc.com. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
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