The
Benj ilock
Story

Founded in 2014 in Los Angeles, California, BenjiLock was born from Robbie Cabral’s personal journey to revolutionize personal security. After losing his job and facing personal challenges, Cabral had an epiphany at the gym. He noticed people struggling with forgotten combinations, lost keys, and even leaving keys inside their lockers. This sparked the idea to create a smarter, more reliable way to secure personal belongings, leading to the development of BenjiLock—the world’s first traditional padlock featuring fingerprint technology.

From His Kitchen to CES and Shark Tank to Global Recognition

For three years, Robbie Cabral tirelessly developed the world’s first patented fingerprint hybrid padlock technology. His breakthrough moment came at CES (Consumer Electronics Show), where BenjiLock caught the attention of the industry and laid the foundation for a global brand.
The turning point came with a life-changing appearance on ABC's Shark Tank, where investor Kevin O'Leary backed the company. The episode became Season 9’s highest-rated, generating over 2 million website impressions and reaching more than 70 million viewers. National exposure on platforms like HGTV, QVC, Univision, and CBS’s Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation further accelerated the brand’s growth and visibility.
Today, BenjiLock has expanded far beyond its original fingerprint padlock, with its cutting-edge fingerprint technology now integrated into a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and travel products. Notably, BenjiLock is the only fingerprint lock recognized by the TSA in over 30 countries, setting a new standard for security in travel and beyond.

America's Most
Awarded
Padlock

BenjiLock continues to win prestigious awards for innovation, design, and creativity, cementing its position as the trendsetting lock of this generation. The brand has amassed an impressive collection of over 50 industry accolades, including five CES Innovation Awards, the Thomas Edison Award, and recognition of Robbie Cabral as a judge for emerging innovations. BenjiLock has also earned the prestigious TIME Magazine "Top Inventions of the Year" honor, the Travel Sentry "Favorite Padlock Design" Silver Award, and most recently, the "Entrepreneurial Spirit" Award from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. These accolades further solidify BenjiLock's reputation as one of "America's Top Small Businesses," as awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Robbie Cabral had something, perhaps even better than a rock star—he had become a lock star.

- Walter Isaacson, Author of Steve Jobs Biography

Robbie not only disrupted the security industry but also created a powerful lifestyle brand. His personal story, overcoming challenges and struggles to achieve success, embodies the true essence of the American Dream.