Shark Tank Investor Profile
Barbara Corcoran
Real Estate Entrepreneur & Investor
Original Shark since Season 1
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1,000 loan into The Corcoran Group, one of New York City's best-known real estate brands. On Shark Tank, she is known for weighing a founder's resilience, sales ability, and personality alongside the numbers.
Profile facts reviewed 2026-08-23. Investment statistics are calculated from our Seasons 1–17 dataset.
From our database
Barbara Corcoran's on-air record
These figures describe deals shown on television and the amounts assigned to Barbara Corcoran in our dataset. They do not claim that every agreement closed after due diligence. “Marked in business” reflects our latest company-status research, not investment performance.
What Barbara Corcoran's Shark Tank record shows
Our database records 148 on-air deals involving Barbara Corcoran, with $23.8M attributed to the Shark across seasons 1–18. Food and Beverage is the largest category at 39 deals, followed by Lifestyle/Home at 28. Those totals describe the mix of televised offers; they do not establish which private investments produced the best financial return.
Corcoran is often described narrowly as the real-estate Shark, but her televised portfolio is much broader. The common thread is usually a founder who can sell, recover from setbacks, and turn a straightforward consumer proposition into a memorable story.
For entrepreneurs, her record is a reminder that an investable pitch is not only a spreadsheet exercise. Clear communication, coachability, and a believable reason for being the right person to build the company can materially change how an offer is evaluated.
Barbara Corcoran made 101 solo deals and 47 shared deals in the current dataset. The most frequent recorded co-investor is Mark Cuban, appearing alongside Barbara Corcoran in 25 deals. That collaboration count is descriptive—not evidence that every televised partnership ultimately closed.
Deal highlights
Largest on-air commitments
Ranked by the amount attributed to Barbara Corcoran in each televised deal.
Hiber Tec Homes
Season 17, Episode 17
Lifestyle/Home · Solo deal
Ade + Ayo
Season 13, Episode 15
Fashion/Beauty · Solo deal
Chi'lantro
Season 8, Episode 8
Food and Beverage · Solo deal
The Fidget Game
Season 15, Episode 7
Children/Education · Solo deal
Maven's Creamery
Season 10, Episode 20
Food and Beverage · Solo deal
Slumber Pod
Season 11, Episode 10
Children/Education · Solo deal
Investment style
Corcoran frequently emphasizes the entrepreneur behind the company. Her televised portfolio spans food and beverage, home and lifestyle products, fashion, and founder-led service businesses.
Most frequent co-investors
- Mark Cuban25 deals
- Daymond John9 deals
- Kevin O'Leary6 deals
Portfolio by industry
Season-by-season investment recordView table
Amounts are the on-air commitments attributed to Barbara Corcoran. Our data also marks 1 of these companies as acquired.
| Season | Deals | Committed on air |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | $1.6M |
| Season 2 | 6 | $430K |
| Season 3 | 6 | $750K |
| Season 4 | 9 | $1.2M |
| Season 5 | 7 | $525K |
| Season 6 | 8 | $768K |
| Season 7 | 11 | $1.4M |
| Season 8 | 6 | $1.4M |
| Season 9 | 7 | $900K |
| Season 10 | 8 | $1.8M |
| Season 11 | 7 | $1.6M |
| Season 12 | 9 | $1.7M |
| Season 13 | 8 | $1.8M |
| Season 14 | 11 | $1.9M |
| Season 15 | 10 | $1.8M |
| Season 16 | 11 | $1.7M |
| Season 17 | 9 | $2.3M |
| Season 18 | 1 | $250K |
Business background
After working a series of jobs, Corcoran borrowed $1,000 and started a small New York real estate company. She built The Corcoran Group over the following 25 years and later became an author, speaker, and original Shark Tank investor.
Career highlights
- Founded The Corcoran Group
- Original Shark Tank cast member
- Author of Shark Tales
Analysis and stories about Barbara Corcoran
Complete database record
All Barbara Corcoran Shark Tank deals
Search or filter 148 televised deals. Company names link to our latest outcome research.
| Company | Appearance | Industry | Shark amount | Current status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava the Elephant | S1 E1 | Health/Wellness | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Mr. Tod's Pie FactoryShared deal | S1 E1 | Food and Beverage | $230K | In business |
| Classroom JamsShared deal | S1 E2 | Children/Education | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Stress Free Kids | S1 E3 | Children/Education | $250K | In business |
| Coverplay | S1 E4 | Children/Education | $350K | In business |
| Body Jac | S1 E5 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $180K | Not operating / unclear |
| Pork Barrel BBQ Sauce | S1 E6 | Food and Beverage | $50K | In business |
| Notehall | S1 E8 | Technology/Software | $90K | Acquired |
| Treasure Chest PetsShared deal | S1 E8 | Pet Products | $75K | Not operating / unclear |
| Chill Soda | S1 E9 | Food and Beverage | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Gayla Bentley FashionShared deal | S1 E9 | Fashion/Beauty | $125K | Not operating / unclear |
| Chef In Black | S1 E11 | Food and Beverage | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Grease Monkey Wipes | S1 E12 | Lifestyle/Home | $40K | In business |
| Lipstix RemixShared deal | S1 E13 | Fashion/Beauty | $35K | Not operating / unclear |
| Wurkin StiffsShared deal | S2 E1 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | In business |
| Broccoli Wad | S2 E4 | Food and Beverage | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Ride-On Carry-On | S2 E4 | Travel | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Fridge FrontsShared deal | S2 E5 | Lifestyle/Home | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Daisy Cakes | S2 E6 | Food and Beverage | $50K | In business |
| Aldo Orta Jewelry | S2 E9 | Fashion/Beauty | $180K | In business |
| The Smart Baker | S3 E7 | Food and Beverage | $75K | In business |
| Nardo's Natural | S3 E8 | Fashion/Beauty | $75K | In business |
| Boot IllusionsShared deal | S3 E13 | Fashion/Beauty | $250K | Not operating / unclear |
| Villy CustomsShared deal | S3 E13 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $250K | In business |
| Mix Bikini | S3 E14 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Wild Squirrel Nut Butter | S3 E14 | Food and Beverage | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Bev Buckle | S4 E1 | Liquor/Alcohol | $50K | In business |
| Buggy BedsShared deal | S4 E1 | Lifestyle/Home | $50K | In business |
| Cousins Maine Lobster | S4 E6 | Food and Beverage | $55K | In business |
| Ice Chips CandyShared deal | S4 E9 | Food and Beverage | $125K | In business |
| The Coop | S4 E11 | Children/Education | $150K | Not operating / unclear |
| Ka ZAM Balance BikeShared deal | S4 E24 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $150K | In business |
| Pink Shutter Photo Booths | S4 E24 | Media/Entertainment | $300K | Not operating / unclear |
| Ryan's Barkery | S4 E26 | Pet Products | $25K | Not operating / unclear |
| Tom and CheeShared deal | S4 E26 | Food and Beverage | $300K | In business |
| Sweet BallzShared deal | S5 E1 | Food and Beverage | $125K | In business |
| Veggie Mama Garden PopsShared deal | S5 E5 | Food and Beverage | $38K | Not operating / unclear |
| Grace & Lace | S5 E10 | Fashion/Beauty | $88K | In business |
| Southern Culture Artisan Foods | S5 E17 | Food and Beverage | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| i Re TronShared deal | S5 E20 | Technology/Software | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Hold Your HaunchesShared deal | S5 E23 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Cerebral Success | S5 E26 | Health/Wellness | $75K | Not operating / unclear |
| Pipsnacks | S6 E9 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| Hoppy Paws | S6 E12 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| Q-FlexShared deal | S6 E12 | Health/Wellness | $12K | In business |
| Fresh PatchShared deal | S6 E17 | Pet Products | $75K | In business |
| Boobypack | S6 E19 | Fashion/Beauty | $80K | Not operating / unclear |
| Frill ClothingShared deal | S6 E21 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Neat Cheeks | S6 E25 | Children/Education | $150K | Not operating / unclear |
| Zoom Interiors | S6 E28 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| LoliwareShared deal | S7 E2 | Food and Beverage | $300K | In business |
| Savvy Naturals | S7 E7 | Lifestyle/Home | $200K | In business |
| Piper Wai | S7 E11 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | In business |
| Controlled Chaos | S7 E13 | Fashion/Beauty | $60K | In business |
| Bee Free HoneeShared deal | S7 E17 | Food and Beverage | $70K | Not operating / unclear |
| Glace Cryotherapy | S7 E20 | Health/Wellness | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| The Drip Drop | S7 E25 | Food and Beverage | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Creaproducts | S7 E27 | Fashion/Beauty | $200K | In business |
| Dollop Gourmet | S7 E27 | Food and Beverage | $75K | In business |
| The SpoonerShared deal | S7 E27 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $200K | In business |
| Pete And Pedro | S7 E29 | Fashion/Beauty | $100K | In business |
| Raising Wild | S8 E3 | Fashion/Beauty | $100K | In business |
| Chi'lantro | S8 E8 | Food and Beverage | $600K | In business |
| Toor LockboxShared deal | S8 E8 | Lifestyle/Home | $250K | Not operating / unclear |
| Hand Out Gloves | S8 E11 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $300K | In business |
| Grease Bags | S8 E13 | Lifestyle/Home | $75K | Not operating / unclear |
| Guard Llama | S8 E21 | Technology/Software | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| Fidgetland Toys | S9 E3 | Lifestyle/Home | $50K | In business |
| Third Wave Water | S9 E3 | Food and Beverage | $100K | In business |
| Modern Christmas Trees | S9 E13 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| The Original Comfy | S9 E13 | Fashion/Beauty | $50K | In business |
| i Fork | S9 E15 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| The Dough Bar | S9 E20 | Food and Beverage | $300K | Not operating / unclear |
| AvocaderiaShared deal | S9 E22 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| The Kombucha ShopShared deal | S10 E5 | Food and Beverage | $100K | In business |
| Hire Santa | S10 E7 | Business Services | $200K | In business |
| Ski-Z | S10 E7 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $50K | Not operating / unclear |
| Dare-U-Go | S10 E17 | Children/Education | $350K | In business |
| Press Waffle Co. | S10 E17 | Food and Beverage | $300K | In business |
| PricetitutionShared deal | S10 E19 | Media/Entertainment | $50K | In business |
| Maven's Creamery | S10 E20 | Food and Beverage | $400K | In business |
| Cubicall | S10 E22 | Lifestyle/Home | $350K | In business |
| Slumber Pod | S11 E10 | Children/Education | $400K | In business |
| Genius JuiceShared deal | S11 E12 | Food and Beverage | $250K | Not operating / unclear |
| Rapid Rope | S11 E12 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $200K | In business |
| Space Traveler | S11 E15 | Children/Education | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| Boho Camper Vans | S11 E16 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $150K | In business |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | S11 E20 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| Mural Painter | S11 E20 | Business Services | $300K | In business |
| Go Oats | S12 E2 | Food and Beverage | $150K | In business |
| Jada Spices | S12 E4 | Food and Beverage | $250K | In business |
| Holiball Inflatable OrnamentShared deal | S12 E7 | Fashion/Beauty | $75K | In business |
| Click&CarryShared deal | S12 E8 | Lifestyle/Home | $112K | In business |
| Electra | S12 E9 | Food and Beverage | $350K | Not operating / unclear |
| Luna Magic | S12 E10 | Fashion/Beauty | $250K | In business |
| Mountain Flow Eco-WaxShared deal | S12 E12 | Health/Wellness | $150K | In business |
| Bunch Bikes | S12 E18 | Automotive | $250K | In business |
| Grind BasketballShared deal | S12 E23 | Business Services | $125K | In business |
| SparkethShared deal | S13 E3 | Children/Education | $50K | In business |
| Zach Zoe Sweet Bee Farm | S13 E7 | Food and Beverage | $150K | In business |
| The Real Elf | S13 E8 | Lifestyle/Home | $125K | In business |
| Ade + Ayo | S13 E15 | Fashion/Beauty | $700K | In business |
| Curie Body CareShared deal | S13 E15 | Fashion/Beauty | $150K | In business |
| Ootbox | S13 E16 | Business Services | $300K | In business |
| Kawaii Lightning | S13 E22 | Business Services | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| Pricklee Cactus Water | S13 E22 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| OogiebearShared deal | S14 E1 | Children/Education | $300K | In business |
| Stealth BrosShared deal | S14 E2 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| Frsh Air Freshener | S14 E7 | Fashion/Beauty | $200K | In business |
| Jica Foods | S14 E10 | Food and Beverage | $300K | Not operating / unclear |
| KinfieldShared deal | S14 E11 | Lifestyle/Home | $125K | In business |
| Big Mouth Toothbrush | S14 E15 | Health/Wellness | $150K | In business |
| Eat Your Flowers | S14 E15 | Lifestyle/Home | $250K | In business |
| Crispy Cones | S14 E17 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| Cincha Luggage | S14 E19 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| Play Maysie | S14 E20 | Children/Education | $150K | Not operating / unclear |
| EyewrisShared deal | S14 E22 | Lifestyle/Home | $25K | In business |
| Fairy Tail | S15 E4 | Pet Products | $75K | In business |
| The Fidget Game | S15 E7 | Children/Education | $500K | In business |
| Yum CrumbsShared deal | S15 E7 | Food and Beverage | $50K | In business |
| Black Paper Party | S15 E8 | Uncertain/Other | $250K | In business |
| Snow in Seconds | S15 E8 | Media/Entertainment | $50K | In business |
| Splashzen | S15 E14 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | Not operating / unclear |
| Lady Alpha | S15 E17 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| Nowhere Bakery | S15 E18 | Food and Beverage | $100K | In business |
| Blinger | S15 E20 | Fashion/Beauty | $200K | In business |
| HYPD Custom Shoes | S15 E21 | Fashion/Beauty | $350K | In business |
| Creator Camp | S16 E5 | Children/Education | $350K | In business |
| OnewithShared deal | S16 E9 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $100K | In business |
| Petite KeepShared deal | S16 E9 | Lifestyle/Home | $133K | In business |
| Tough Cutie | S16 E9 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $100K | In business |
| BumpeezShared deal | S16 E11 | Children/Education | $50K | In business |
| Flamin GO | S16 E11 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| History By MailShared deal | S16 E15 | Media/Entertainment | $125K | In business |
| Sock Candy | S16 E16 | Fashion/Beauty | $150K | In business |
| Morrison OutdoorsShared deal | S16 E19 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $150K | In business |
| Deviled Egg CoShared deal | S16 E20 | Food and Beverage | $125K | In business |
| Stringys | S16 E20 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $300K | In business |
| Fundraiser BlanketsShared deal | S17 E3 | Lifestyle/Home | $150K | In business |
| Repaint TrayShared deal | S17 E3 | Lifestyle/Home | $167K | In business |
| Matzoh Ball Ramen | S17 E6 | Food and Beverage | $200K | In business |
| Bauble Stockings | S17 E7 | Lifestyle/Home | $200K | In business |
| The Christmas Carolers | S17 E7 | Media/Entertainment | $125K | In business |
| SOMNIA+ | S17 E11 | Lifestyle/Home | $100K | In business |
| Hele Outdoors | S17 E15 | Fitness/Sports/Outdoors | $75K | In business |
| R1SE | S17 E15 | Children/Education | $300K | In business |
| Hiber Tec Homes | S17 E17 | Lifestyle/Home | $1M | In business |
| Skimpies | S18 E2 | Fashion/Beauty | $250K | In business |