Shark Tank Benjilock Update 2026

Robbie Cabral, along with many gym goers, share a common frustration: accidentally locking their keys and other valuables inside their lockers. Inspired by this problem, Robbie created the BenjiLock, a fingerprint-enabled padlock with a key backup for added convenience.

Do the sharks think this technology is worth investing in during Season 9? Let’s find out in our Benjilock update.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Benjilock after Shark Tank.

Robbie Cabral asked for $200,000 in exchange for 10% equity in his company, Benjilock. After receiving four offers, he left the show with a deal for $200,000 for 15% equity from Kevin O’Leary.

In terms of a Benjilock update, the company has done well since Shark Tank and has grown to over $5 million in annual revenue. Further, it has expanded its product line, including a fingerprint door lock and a fingerprint bike lock.

Shark	Result
Kevin O’Leary	Accepted offer of $200,000 for a 15% equity
Lori Greiner	$200,000 for a 15% equity
Barbara Corcoran and Alex Rodriguez	$200,000 for 20% stake
Mark Cuban	No Offer

Shark Tank Benjilock Pitch

Entrepreneur: Robbie Cabral
Business: Padlocks that are unlocked with fingerprints or keys
Ask: $200,000 for 10% equity
Result: $200,000 for 15% equity
Shark: Kevin O’Leary

Driven by the American dream, Dominican immigrant Robbie Cabral poured his heart into BenjiLock, an innovative fingerprint lock, after losing his job on the very day his daughter was born. This lit his fire to ensure his product would take off and succeed.

Robie showcased BenjiLock’s development to the sharks, starting with a non-functional prototype that he passed around. The sharks were impressed, and Robbie shared that he’s also working on making a smaller version of the product.

As if that wasn’t enough, he further impressed the sharks by revealing that he just secured a patent for his invention.

Curious about the financials, Kevin O’Leary eventually asks him about the numbers. In response, Robbie reveals a survey he conducted in which 99.9% of participants were willing to pay $60 or more.

While Lori Greiner quickly realizes that the survey is a tactic from her book, Kevin asks about the cost of production. Robbie says that he could the cost per unit down to $20 each if he purchased 50,000 units.

When asked about funding, Robbie explains the business was self-funded with an investment of $87,000.

Recognizing the product’s potential, Kevin was interested in licensing this Bejilock to a larger company and offered $200,000 for 15% equity. Kevin said he would ensure this product wasn’t buried with other products and made it to market.

Lori Greiner also offered $200,000 for 15%, matching Kevin’s offer. Barbara Corcoran proposed $100,000 for 10% if another shark joined her.

Guest shark Alex Rodriguez spoke in Spanish to Robbie, offering to join Barbara for a total of $200,000 for 20%. Mark Cuban didn’t feel it was for him and dropped out.

Faced with the enviable problem of three offers, Robbie shocked the other sharks and went with his gut, making a deal with Kevin, aka Mr. Wonderful.

Did Robbie make the right choice by aligning with Mr. Wonderful? Let’s find out in our Benjilock update.

Shark Tank Benjilock Update

In our Benjilock update research, we found that the company has partnered with Hampton Products International, the makers of BRINKS locks.

This has been a successful deal for Robbie. Benjilock is now available at several retailers, including ACE Hardware, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, QVC, Lowes, and others. You can also purchase it on the Hampton website.

So it looks like Mr. Wonderful was true to his word and helped Robbie get a licensing deal.

Robbie’s innovation didn’t stop there. In August 2020, he introduced the Fingerprint Door Lock, offering convenient keyless entry for homes and garages.

This versatile lock can store up to ten fingerprints and also includes a pin pad for added security. It can be purchased through the Benjilock website and in hardware retail stores nationwide.

In 2021, he unveiled the Benjilock Fingerprint Bike Lock, which went on to win the prestigious 2021 TWICE PICKS Award for innovation at CES.

Hampton Products remains a strong partner, and Benjilock’s annual sales revenue reached a staggering $5 million by November 2023.

The future looks very bright for Robbie and our next Benjilock update!

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Don’t forget to take a look at our updates for the rest of the Shark Tank Season 9 products!

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