Kahawa 1893 on Shark Tank

Kahawa 1893 sells coffee sourced from Kenya and other parts of Africa, with a mission to pay women coffee farmers more fairly. The brand offers whole bean and ground coffee aimed at consumers who value ethical sourcing.

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⏱ Kahawa 1893 in 30 seconds

The ask$350K for 5%Valued at $7M
In the tankDeal: $350K for 8%With Emma
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in business

Kahawa 1893 Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $350,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $7M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $350,000 for 8%
Deal valuation: $4.38M
Shark: Emma Grede
Founders: Margaret Nyamumbo
From: -
Aired: Feb 17, 2023

Asked

$7M

Got

$4.38M

Would you have invested in Kahawa 1893?

The pitch

Margaret Nyamumbo pitched Kahawa 1893 in Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 14 (aired Feb 17, 2023). They asked for $350,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $7M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Emma Grede: $350,000 for 8%. That put the final valuation at $4.38M, 38% below what they originally asked for.