pi00a Shark Tank Update

Deaf and CODA family-owned Los Angeles brand making slow-fermented, hand-stretched frozen Neapolitan pizzas with globally inspired flavors that bake from freezer to oven in under 10 minutes, with a mission to create jobs for the Deaf community.

pi00aDealFood & BeverageWebsiteLos Angeles, CAby Melody Stein, Russ Stein, Taysia Stein, Rylan SteinS17E18

The pi00a Shark Tank Pitch

Melody Stein, Russ Stein, Taysia Stein and Rylan Stein of Los Angeles, CA pitched pi00a on Shark Tank Season 17, Episode 18, which aired Wednesday, April 22, 2026, asking for $200,000 for 5% of the company — a $4M valuation. At the time of the pitch, the company reported $422,000 in sales.

Lori Greiner agreed to invest $200,000 for 12% equity, valuing the company at $1.7M.

Pitch Details

Season / Episode

S17E18

Apr 22, 2026

Ask

$200,000

for 5%

Ask Valuation

$4M

Deal

$200,000

for 12%

Watch the Pitch

Deal Terms

Amount$200,000
Equity12%
Valuation$1.7M

What Happened to pi00a After Shark Tank

Is pi00a still in business? Yes — still in business.

Operating
  • On-air deal (Apr 2026): $200,000 for 12% equity with Lori Greiner
  • Approximately $422,000 in lifetime sales, including $222,000 in the previous year and about $125,000 so far this year
  • Available in nearly 40 stores including Whole Foods, HomeGoods, Mother's Market and Earth Fare; expanded to Seattle's PCC Community Markets and partnered with Good Eggs for Bay Area and Los Angeles delivery
  • Miso Eggplant pizza won Shelfie and NEXTY Awards for best frozen product

Last verified Sep 7, 2026 · Web-confirmed sources

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