LuminAid on Shark Tank

Name: LuminAid
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LuminAid makes inflatable, solar-powered lanterns that pack flat and recharge in sunlight. They are used for camping, travel and home emergency kits, and in disaster relief efforts where electricity is unavailable.

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Price range $33-$89.99 checked Oct 2026

⏱ LuminAid in 30 seconds

The ask$200K for 10%Valued at $2M
In the tankDeal: $300K for 15%With Mark
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStill in businessSold to disaster-relief groups and outdoor retailers

LuminAid Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $200,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $2M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $300,000 for 15%
Deal valuation: $2M
Shark: Mark Cuban
Founders: Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork
From: Oxford, MI
Aired: Feb 20, 2015

Asked

$2M

Got

$2M

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The pitch

Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork from Oxford, MI pitched LuminAid in Shark Tank Season 6, Episode 20 (aired Feb 20, 2015). They asked for $200,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $2M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Mark Cuban: $300,000 for 15%.

Meet the founders

What happened to LuminAid after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta invented LuminAID's inflatable solar lantern as architecture graduate students after the 2010 Haiti earthquake. In February 2015 all five sharks made offers, and the founders took Mark Cuban's $200,000 for 15%. The company now sells to two markets: relief groups such as ShelterBox, which hand the lights out after disasters, and campers and outdoor shoppers in retail stores. By 2021 the line had nine lanterns, many of which double as phone chargers.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Update: Sold to disaster-relief groups and outdoor retailers

Timeline since the show

2011
LuminAID Lab founded by Anna Stork and Andrea Sreshta
2015-02
Got offers from all five sharks; took $200,000 for 15% from Mark Cuban
2016
Granted a U.S. patent for its inflatable solar light
2021
Line had grown to nine solar lanterns plus a solar speaker

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Frequently asked questions

Did LuminAid get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. LuminAid got a deal with Mark Cuban for $300,000 and 15% equity.

Which Shark invested in LuminAid?

Mark Cuban invested in LuminAid on Season 6 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is LuminAid still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), LuminAid appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and sold to disaster-relief groups and outdoor retailers.

What season and episode was LuminAid on Shark Tank?

LuminAid appeared in Season 6, Episode 20, which first aired on February 20, 2015.

Where can I buy LuminAid?

You can buy LuminAid from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was LuminAid's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued LuminAid at $2,000,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $2,000,000.