These D.C. sisters started a kids’ activity kit biz. Now they’re taking it to QVC.

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The D.C. entrepreneurs behind children’s activities startup Surprise Ride are preparing to go live on QVC, following appearances on “Shark Tank” and “The View.”
Sister co-founders Donna and Rosy Khalife have created more than 50 kits — art projects and games to keep kids engaged sans the iPad — under a subscription box service structure. Now they’re expanding into retail.
Surprise Ride has raised $4.2 million to date and expects to double annual revenue this year.

First it was “Shark Tank.” Then came “The View.” And, now, the D.C. entrepreneurs behind children’s activities startup Surprise Ride are preparing to conquer their next TV spotlight — on QVC.

Sister co-founders Donna and Rosy Khalife have scored an upcoming slot for their business on “Wonderful Discoveries,” a weekly hourlong show hosted by Kevin O’Leary, the celebrity investor affectionately known as “Mr. Wonderful” backing Surprise Ride as one of his portfolio…

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