Tia Lupita on Shark Tank

Name: Tia Lupita
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Tia Lupita makes Mexican-inspired foods such as hot sauces and tortillas made with cactus and other better-for-you ingredients. The products are aimed at shoppers who want traditional Mexican flavors with simpler, more health-oriented ingredient lists.

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Price range $14.99-$35 checked Oct 2026

⏱ Tia Lupita in 30 seconds

The ask$500K for 5%Valued at $10M
In the tankDeal: $500K for 5%With Kevin · loan
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStill in businessFrom $14.99

Tia Lupita Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $500,000 for 5%
Asking valuation: $10M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $500,000 for 5%
Deal valuation: $10M
Shark: Kevin O'Leary
Structure: Loan / credit line
Founders: Hector Saldivar
From: San Francisco, CA
Aired: Apr 14, 2023

Asked

$10M

Got

$10M

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The pitch

Video: Kevin REFUSES To Negotiate A Deal with Tia Lupita | Shark Tank US | Shark Tank Global · Shark Tank Global on YouTube

Hector Saldivar from San Francisco, CA pitched Tia Lupita in Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 20 (aired Apr 14, 2023). They asked for $500,000 in exchange for 5% equity, valuing the business at $10M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Kevin O'Leary: $500,000 for 5%. Part of the investment was structured as a loan or line of credit.