A simple struggle led to a big solution for parents everywhere. Tabeeze began with a personal moment of frustration that sparked entrepreneurial inspiration. Carrie Shaltz-Haslup , an architect and interior designer in Los Angeles , watched her brother and sister-in-law struggle to dress their newborn niece.
The baby's head was large, her neck was delicate, and her tiny arms resisted every attempt at getting dressed, leading to tears from both the baby and parents. As an architect trained to solve problems
through design, Carrie couldn't understand why baby clothes had to be so difficult to put on. She searched for easier baby clothes but found nothing suitable, so she created her own prototype. Drawing on her background, she founded Tabeeze in January 2022 , after years of development and several manufacturing setbacks.
The Shark Tank Pitch and Ask When Carrie Shaltz-Haslup entered Shark Tank during Season 16, Episode 10 , she sought $100,000 for 10% equity, valuing Tabeeze at $1 million .
Her pitch focused on the Bottom-Up Bodysuit with patented shoulder snaps, designed to slide on from the feet up, making dressing easier for all babies, including those in NICUs or with sensory needs. At filming, Tabeeze had $26,000 in 2023 revenue and $17,000 so far in 2024 .
The Deal and Valuation Four sharks passed , but Daymond John saw potential and offered $100,000 for 45% equity. After consulting her father, Carrie negotiated to 33.3% equity , finalizing the deal and revaluing the company at about $300,300…
