- Shark Tank US (Net worth Update)PittMoss

Mont Handley created PittMoss to replace traditional peat moss with an eco-friendly soil made from recycled paper. He pitched the idea on Shark Tank in 2015 and secured a $600,000 investment from Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, and Robert Herjavec.

This exposure helped PittMoss expand its products and grow its market presence. By 2022, the company had raised over $7.7 million in funding.

As of 2025, PittMoss is valued at $4.5 million, generates around $3 million in annual revenue, and was recognized as one of Pepperdine University’s Most Fundable Companies, highlighting its role in sustainable agriculture.

PittMoss Net Worth

Net worth$4.5 million (2025)
Annual Sales Revenue$3 million
Lifetime Sales$6 million
Shark Tank InvestorKevin O’Leary, Mark Cuban, and Robert Herjavec
FounderMont Handley
Employees28 employees

PittMoss Pitch on Shark Tank

Company namePittMoss
ProductEco-friendly peat moss substitute
EpisodeSeason 06 Episode 25
Founder  Mont Handley
Asked for$600,000 For 25% Equity
Final deal$600,000 Million For 35% Equity
SharksKevin O’Leary, Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec
LocationAmbridge, Pennsylvania

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PittMoss Founder

Mont Handley founded PittMos in 1994. PitMoss was his lifelong business, but in 2016 he stepped down from being the company’s CEO. PittMoss’s founder, Mont Handley, has a net worth of 4.5 million USD as of 2025.

Key accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2016Founder Mont Handley stepped down as CEO in 2016 and was replaced by Brian Scott.
2017The company secured $1.2 million in funding from Innovation Works, Blue Tree Allied Angels, and Idea Foundry.
2021Increased net worth by  $500,000 from crowdfunding

Conclusion

From their beginnings on Shark Tank to their current status as a thriving business. And they have proven that with the right idea and execution, anything is possible. We can’t wait to see the future for PittMoss and its continued success.

ABOUT KESARA BANDARAGODA
Kesara Bandaragoda is a Sri Lankan-born media entrepreneur currently based in Dubai, with a lifelong passion for storytelling, innovation, and all things screen-worthy. Whether it's a mind-bending sci-fi epic or the latest startup pitch on Shark Tank, Kesara is all in. In fact, he was one of the earliest content creators to cover Shark Tank Australia online and has been tracking its businesses, products, and founders since 2019 — long before it was cool.

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