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Ambridge, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware LLC · 2 known investors
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PittMoss manufactures peat-free, soilless potting mixes and soil amendments made from recycled paper and organic cellulose fibers, aimed at gardeners, nurseries, and growers seeking reduced water and fertilizer use. The company also produces animal bedding from the same fiber-based materials.
Founders & leadership
PittMoss was founded in 2011 by Mont Handley.
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Brian ScottExecutive
Board
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Michael MatesicBoard director
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Matthew SchneiderBoard director
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W. Douglas TaylorBoard director
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Carl NicoliaBoard director
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David LillyBoard director
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Jeremy ShafferBoard director
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$8.9M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2015–2026
▶$260KraisedSep 2026 · 12 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$260KraisedSep 2026 · 12 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brian ScottExecutive Officer, Director
- Mont HandleyDirector
- Carl NicoliaDirector
- David LillyDirector
- Offering amount
- $260K
- Amount sold
- $260K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Dec 2025
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedSep 2026 · 14 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.2MraisedSep 2026 · 14 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brian ScottExecutive Officer, Director
- Mont HandleyDirector
- Carl NicoliaDirector
- David LillyDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- First sale
- Sep 2026
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$237.5KraisedDec 2025 · 13 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$237.5KraisedDec 2025 · 13 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Carl NicoliaDirector
- Brian ScottExecutive Officer
- Mont HandleyDirector
- David LillyDirector
- Offering amount
- $237.5K
- Amount sold
- $237.5K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Jul 2025
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.7MraisedSep 2025 · 32 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedSep 2025 · 32 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Carl NicoliaDirector
- Brian ScottExecutive Officer
- David LillyDirector
- Mont HandleyDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Jul 2022
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.3MraisedJun 2022 · 54 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$3.3MraisedJun 2022 · 54 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Brian Peter ScottExecutive Officer, Director
- Carl R. NicoliaDirector
- David LillyDirector
- Mont HandleyDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.3M
- Amount sold
- $3.3M
- Minimum investment
- $1.5K
- Finders' fees
- $10.8K
- First sale
- Feb 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedSep 2017 · 9 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedSep 2017 · 9 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- David LillyDirector
- Brian Peter ScottExecutive Officer, Director
- Carl R. NicoliaDirector
- Mont HandleyDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $40K
- First sale
- Sep 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedFeb 2015 · 4 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedFeb 2015 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jeremy ShafferDirector
- Michael MatesicDirector
- Matthew SchneiderDirector
- Mont Andre HandleyExecutive Officer, Director
- W. Douglas TaylorDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does PittMoss do?
- PittMoss manufactures peat-free, soilless potting mixes and soil amendments made from recycled paper and organic cellulose fibers, aimed at gardeners, nurseries, and growers seeking reduced water and fertilizer use. The company also produces animal bedding from the same fiber-based materials.
- Who founded PittMoss?
- PittMoss was founded by Mont Handley in 2011.
- Who are PittMoss's investors?
- PittMoss's investors include Broad Street Angels, E8 Angels.
- How much funding has PittMoss raised?
- PittMoss has disclosed $8.9M raised across 7 rounds.
- Where is PittMoss headquartered?
- PittMoss is headquartered in Ambridge, US.