Play Maysie Doll House Update | Shark Tank Season 14
On Christmas Day 2020, Kayla Lupean watched her daughter play with a big, heavy dollhouse and noticed how hard it was to move around. That moment inspired her to create Play Maysie, a portable dollhouse that opens like a lunchbox and uses magnets to keep the furniture and dolls in place. It’s designed to make playtime easier and more fun for kids, no matter where they are. Will she secure a deal? Find out in our Play Maysie update and pitch recap.
If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Play Maysie after
Kayla entered
In terms of a Play Maysie update, the company expanded its product line with themed portable dollhouses, attracting a wider audience and boosting customer loyalty. Furthermore, Play Maysies’ commitment to inclusivity and quality has driven repeat business, bringing its valuation to $1 million.
| Shark | Result |
| Barbara Corcoran | Accepted offer of $150,000 for 20% equity + $7 royalty per unit until investment recouped |
| Kevin O’Leary | No offer |
| Mark Cuban | No offer |
| Daymond John | No offer |
| Lori Greiner | No offer |
Shark Tank Play Maysie Pitch
- Entrepreneur:Â Kayla Lupean
- Business: Portable doll house
- Ask: $150,000 for 10% equity
- Result:Â $150,000 for 20% equity + $7 Royalty per unit until investment recouped
- Shark:Â Barbara Corcoran
Kayla opened her pitch by sharing how her daughter’s toys created more mess than joy, with missing pieces taking over their home.
She’s asking for an investment to expand her product line and scale production to meet growing demand.
With her vision to become the next big toy brand in America, Kayla is ready to show the sharks why Play Maysie is a game-changer.
Play Maysie is a small, portable dollhouse that’s easy for kids to carry and play with anywhere.
It looks like a metal lunchbox when closed and opens up to show two rooms where kids can arrange furniture and play with dolls.
The pieces stick to the magnetic floors, so nothing gets lost, making cleanup simple and stress-free.
This dollhouse is for kids of all ages and works well for both boys and girls thanks to its gender-neutral design.
It’s great for playtime at home or while traveling since it’s lightweight and easy to store.
Lori Greiner asked about her journey, and Kayla shared how her divorce in 2013 led her to adopt her daughter.
When her photography business shut down in 2020 due to COVID-19, she used her savings to launch a Kickstarter campaign, raising $30,000.
She even sold her car to cover production costs and ended 2021 with $175,000 in sales.
In 2022, Kayla faced a setback with a mix-up on a purchase order, leaving her with extra inventory. To handle the cost, she brought in an investor who owns 10% of the business.
By mid-2022, sales hit $55,000, and she projected $400,000 by year-end.
The sharks gave their thoughts. Daymond John liked the product but didn’t invest.
Kevin O’Leary admired her effort but said it wasn’t the right fit for him.
Lori felt the same. Meanwhile, Mark Cuban encouraged her to start small and scale later, but he also passed.
Barbara Corcoran, however, saw potential and offered $150,000 for 30% equity plus a $5 royalty per unit until she recouped her investment.
After some back-and-forth, they settled on $150,000 for 20% equity plus a $7 royalty until she recouped her investment.
With no other offers on the table for Kayla to consider, she decided to accept Barbara’s deal.
What became of her company? Keep reading our Play Maysie update to find out.
Shark Tank Play Maysie Update
Our Play Maysie update found that the deal with Barbara successfully closed and the partnership facilitated significant growth for the company, including a 140% increase in sales in 2023.
Further, Play Maysie expanded its product line to include various themed portable dollhouses.
The company’s commitment to inclusivity and quality has fostered a loyal customer base, boasting a 51% repeat customer rate.
At the time of this writing, Play Maysie is valued at approximately $1 million, with annual revenue approaching $400,000.
With Barbara on the team, we are confident that our next Play Maysie update will have even better news to share.
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