AU Baby was introduced to viewers during a fantastic episode of Shark Tank. The company specializes in eco-friendly baby products, focusing primarily on baby blankets made from organic materials. Founder Alexandra Ulmer pitched her business on Shark Tank and landed a deal with Kevin O’Leary. After the show, AU Baby is currently valued at $500,000.
Alexandra Ulmer
The driving force behind AU Baby is Alexandra Ulmer, a passionate entrepreneur with a strong commitment to eco-friendly living. Her background in environmental science and personal experience of becoming a mother inspired her to create a brand to “clean up the toxic textile industry.”
Ulmer has a decade of experience designing knitwear in the performance sports and luxury fashion sectors. Previously, she worked as a knitwear designer at Nike for nearly seven years. She primarily designed knitwear for Flyknit, a $2 billion+ sustainable footwear company. Prior to that, she worked as a freelance designer.
Appeared on Shark Tank
Securing a spot on Shark Tank is no easy feat, and AU Baby’s journey was no exception. The rigorous selection process and arduous pitch preparation proved to be a major challenge for Alexandra. Nevertheless, their hard work paid off, and they managed to secure a coveted spot on Season 15.
Prior to appearing on Shark Tank, AU Baby had no trouble attracting media attention. They had been featured in publications such as Forbes, Today, Harper’s Bazaar, and Fox News. So far, customers were happy with the product, and on Judge.me, they had a five-star rating from 69 customer reviews. Ulmer made a great pitch and agreed to transfer 35% of the business for $80,000.
After Shark Tank
Even though the episode just aired, AU Baby’s website has already seen a surge in traffic, and Alexandra will have a busy weekend to process the orders. She just recently realized she didn’t have much time to prepare for the episode. Considering she’s giving up a large equity stake, Alexandra may change her mind about the deal after the surge in orders.
Despite her ambitions, Shark Tank fans were quick to point out how expensive her baby blankets are. They retail for $246 on her website, aubabyshop.com. In the US, baby blankets typically cost $20 to $40, so the product is aimed at the luxury market. Given the cost of living crisis, the average parent won’t be willing to spend that much. On the other hand, the product will appeal to a niche market.
As AU Baby continues its commitment to providing sustainable and safe baby products, the world is eager to see how this environmentally conscious brand will shape the future of baby care. The brand has just surpassed 120 fans on Facebook and is set to grow 10 times in the coming weeks!
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