Cincha Shark Tank Update
Stylish travel belts and accessories that secure carry-on bags to rolling luggage handles
What Happened to Cincha After Shark Tank
Is Cincha still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
$5M
reported annual revenue
- Deal with Barbara Corcoran for $100K cash + $100K line of credit for 25% equity
- ~$5M annual revenue by 2024
- Founder James Baker went from homelessness to Harvard Law
- Donates frequent flyer miles via Miles4Migrants
- Travel strap securing carry-on bags to luggage handles
Last verified Apr 4, 2026.
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The Cincha Shark Tank Pitch
James Baker and Ashley Sharma of Oakland, CA pitched Cincha on Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 19, which aired Friday, April 7, 2023, asking for $200,000 for 15% of the company — a $1.3M valuation.
Barbara Corcoran agreed to invest $100,000 for 25% equity, valuing the company at $400,000, structured with a $100,000 loan. The deal closed after the show.
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Pitch Details
- Aired
- S14E19Apr 7, 2023
- Ask
- $200,000for 15%
- Ask Valuation
- $1.3M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $100,000
- Equity
- 25%
- Valuation
- $400,000
- Loan
- $100,000
Barbara Corcoran