Case Study: How Fruit Fly Sucker Went from Prototype to Pitch-Ready

Client: Fruit Fly Sucker
Industry: Home & Kitchen / Pest Control
Service Used: Entrepreneur Launch Program

Website: www.fruitflysucker.com

The Challenge

The inventor behind Fruit Fly Sucker had a clever, patented solution to a common bar and kitchen problem—fruit flies. He had an early prototype, but it lacked refinement, manufacturability, and the visual appeal needed to compete in the consumer market. He knew the idea had legs but needed a partner to elevate it into a full product line, fast.

The Chatelet Solution: Design to Demo-Ready

With Chatelet Manufacturing and our Entrepreneur Launch Program, he got exactly that—and more.

We took his early-stage prototype and:

• Engineered a Multi-Component Product: Our design team helped break down the concept into multiple functional pieces to optimize performance and manufacturability.

• Refined the Aesthetics & Usability: We enhanced the design to make the product consumer-friendly, sleek, and suitable for kitchen environments.

• Delivered a Fully Functional Product: Through bridge manufacturing, we produced a reliable, high-quality version of the product that’s now being used for media pitches, sales, and investor presentations.

The Results

The Fruit Fly Sucker is now a tangible, working product—currently selling and ready for the spotlight.

• Polished design with multiple precision components

• Fully functional prototypes delivered

• Now being pitched to investors and currently auditioning for Shark Tank

This is a perfect example of how we help inventors not just build a product—but build a business opportunity.

The Takeaway

With Chatelet’s help, Fruit Fly Sucker went from a rough prototype to a compelling pitch-ready product in a matter of weeks. Whether you're getting ready to pitch investors, launch online, or scale manufacturing—we meet you where you are and help you take the next step.

👉 Learn how we can bring your idea to life with our Entrepreneur Launch Program.