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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Akshay Puri

California Mom Built A Maternity Brand From A DIY Fix — It Turned Into A $3M Business Without VC Funding

A slow-growth strategy, family support, and a focus on real customer needs shaped a profitable maternity brand (Credit: LinkedIn)

In the early 2000s, a simple wardrobe problem led to the creation of a business that would quietly grow into a multi-million dollar maternity brand. What began as a personal fix during pregnancy evolved into a company built on careful decisions, steady growth, and a clear understanding of its customers.

For Ingrid Carney, the idea did not come from a boardroom or market research. It came from frustration. While preparing for a venture capital pitch during her first pregnancy, she struggled to find clothes that fit comfortably over her growing belly.

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