PittMoss
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PittMoss is a gardening that got its big break on Shark Tank in Season 6, and convinced Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary to invest.
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From the show
The Shark Tank pitch
- $600K
- Asked for
- 25%
- Offered equity
- $2.4M
- Sought valuation
- $600K
- Deal amount
- 35%
- Deal equity
- $1.7M
- Deal valuation
Founder Mont Handley stepped onto the carpet in Season 6, Episode 25 in the episode that aired April 17, 2015, bringing their Pittsburgh, PA business with them. PittMoss, the gardening, pitched in the Green & CleanTech category, one of 17 green & cleantech businesses to brave the Tank across all 17 seasons.
The ask was $600,000 for 25% of the company, an implied valuation of $2.4M.
Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary teamed up at $600,000 for 35% equity. That priced the company at $1.7M, a haircut from the $2.4M the founders walked in asking for, which is how negotiations in the Tank usually go.
Season 6 saw 116 pitches, and 66 of them closed a deal on air. In the Green & CleanTech category overall, roughly 53% of pitches have landed a shark across the show's history.
The full story
Everything to know about PittMoss
PittMoss is a peat moss alternative made from recycled paper fiber, sold as a more sustainable growing medium for gardeners and commercial growers who would otherwise buy harvested peat. Mont Handley built it in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He pitched in Season 6, Episode 25, which aired in April 2015, asking for 600,000 dollars for 25 percent, a 2.4 million dollar valuation. Three sharks came in together: Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O'Leary agreed to the full 600,000 dollars but took 35 percent rather than the 25 percent on offer.
A three-shark syndicate is rare. It generally means several investors wanted a piece even knowing the eventual return would be split three ways.
Where PittMoss is now
Mont Handley stepped down as CEO in 2016, not long after the deal closed, and Brian Scott took over. Handley did not leave entirely; he kept a seat on the board, and later took a role as associate director of Purdue University Northwest's Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center. That founder handoff did not derail the company. PittMoss has been shaped by Scott's leadership for far longer than it was by Handley's, even though Handley is still the face most viewers associate with the pitch.
The company continues to sell through its own site, through Amazon, and in more than 150 stores nationwide. On finances, Shark Tank tracking coverage has put annual revenue around 3 million dollars with an estimated company value near 4.5 million dollars, but that figure appears to be several years old rather than a fresh 2026 number, and no more recent audited figure has been published. The safest read is that PittMoss remains a going concern generating real revenue, without a confirmed current valuation.
Where to buy PittMoss
PittMoss is sold directly through pittmoss.com, and per the spotlight coverage also through Amazon and in more than 150 physical stores nationwide. It is used as a substitute for peat moss in potting and growing mixes, so it is a garden supply purchase rather than a one-off gadget, and the retail footprint means it is generally easy to find in season.
Is PittMoss still in business?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy PittMoss?
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Did PittMoss get a deal on Shark Tank?
Yes. PittMoss closed a deal for $600,000 in exchange for 35% equity, with Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary.
Which shark invested in PittMoss?
Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec and Kevin O'Leary invested in PittMoss ($600,000 total as aired).
What season of Shark Tank was PittMoss on?
PittMoss appeared in Season 6, Episode 25, which aired April 17, 2015.
How much was PittMoss asking for on Shark Tank?
The founders asked for $600,000 for 25% of the company, a $2.4M valuation.
Is PittMoss still in business?
Yes. The company continues to operate under CEO Brian Scott and remains active in both retail and online sales, with distribution in more than 150 stores.
What deal did PittMoss get on Shark Tank?
Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin O'Leary invested together, funding the full 600,000 dollars asked for but taking 35 percent equity instead of the 25 percent originally offered.
Is Mont Handley still running PittMoss?
No. He stepped down as CEO in 2016 and was replaced by Brian Scott, though he kept a seat on the board. He later became associate director of Purdue University Northwest's Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center.
What is PittMoss made of?
Recycled paper fiber. It is marketed as a sustainable alternative to harvested peat moss for gardeners and commercial growers.
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