Kahawa 1893 Shark Tank Update
Kenyan coffee with a mission to compensate women farmers
What Happened to Kahawa 1893 After Shark Tank
Is Kahawa 1893 still in business? Yes — still in business and thriving.
- Deal with Emma Grede for $350K/8% closed summer 2023
- Available in ~800 retail locations including Trader Joe's, Target, Sprouts, Costco, and The Fresh Market
- First Black woman-owned coffee brand sold at Trader Joe's
- Annual revenue exceeding $3M; lifetime sales over $7M
- Partnership with Keurig for K-cup pod distribution (2024)
- Featured in Shark Tank Season 15 update segment
Last verified Apr 3, 2026.
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The Kahawa 1893 Shark Tank Pitch
Margaret Nyamumbo of Berkeley, CA pitched Kahawa 1893 on Shark Tank Season 14, Episode 14, which aired Friday, February 17, 2023, asking for $350,000 for 5% of the company — a $7M valuation.
Emma Grede agreed to invest $350,000 for 8% equity, valuing the company at $4.4M. The deal closed after the show.
Watch the Pitch
Pitch Details
- Aired
- S14E14Feb 17, 2023
- Ask
- $350,000for 5%
- Ask Valuation
- $7M
Deal Terms
- Amount
- $350,000
- Equity
- 8%
- Valuation
- $4.4M
Emma Grede