IllumiBowl is a motion-activated night light that fits on the rim of any toilet.[1] It illuminates the inner bowl anytime that a person approaches the bathroom in the dark.[2]

IllumiBowl was founded by Matt Alexander and Michael Kannely in Provo, Utah.[2] They raised $95,970 in November 2014 to bring the product to market.[3] IllumiBowl fulfilled its Kickstarter in August 2015.[4]

On March 11, 2016, IllumiBowl was featured on ABC's television show Shark Tank. IllumiBowl successfully secured a deal with an investor Kevin O'Leary.

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  1. ^ Kooser, Amanda. "IllumiBowl turns your toilet into a color-changing party light". CNET. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  2. ^ a b Williams, Lindsey (2016-03-15). "Utah men make deal with Kevin O'Leary on 'Shark Tank' for toilet bowl night-light". Deseret News. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  3. ^ "BYU student creates 'night light' for toilet". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  4. ^ "Finally, you can buy a toilet bowl night light to stop you weeing on the floor". Metro. 2016-04-11. Retrieved 2021-04-01.

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