Elliptical Stroller Update | Shark Tank Season 9

Many mothers struggle to balance exercise with caring for their children. Pier Paolo Visconti noticed that his sister struggled with this problem and invented the Elliptical Stroller. This innovative solution allows moms to exercise while spending time with their babies, combining the benefits of a stroller and an elliptical machine. Let’s see if any of the sharks are willing to make an investment in our Elliptical Stroller update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to the Elliptical Stroller after Shark Tank.

Pier Paolo Visconti appeared on Shark Tank Season 9 to pitch his invention, the Elliptical Stroller. He sought $500,000 for 40% equity in his business. However, the sharks did not find his business appealing and declined to invest, leaving Pier without a deal.

In terms of an Elliptical Stroller update, the company’s future appears to be uncertain. Although the company’s website is still active, products are unavailable for purchase, and Pier seems to be shuffling a balance between his main job as a real estate agent and his role as a founder.

Shark	Result
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer
Daymond John	No offer

Shark Tank Elliptical Stroller Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Pier Paolo Visconti
• Business: Elliptical Stroller
• Ask: $500,000 for 40% equity
• Result: No deal
• Sharks: None

Pier Paolo Visconti, a successful real estate agent, pitched his Elliptical Stroller to the sharks. He’s hoping to secure a deal that would help bring his stroller idea to life.

The Elliptical Stroller is designed for parents who want to exercise while giving their babies a stroll.

Unlike regular strollers, this innovative product has an “athletic mode” that allows parents to burn calories with an elliptical motion similar to an elliptical trainer. 

This mode allows parents to exercise while still providing a smooth ride for the baby.

The stroller can be switched to a “conventional mode” that functions like a standard stroller at a regular walking pace.

The key benefit of this product is that it caters to parents who struggle to find time to exercise due to childcare responsibilities.

It solves this by offering a way to multitask—getting some exercise while spending quality time with their child. 

Additionally, elliptical motion could be easier on joints than walking.

However, it’s important to note that no scientific evidence supports the claim that the elliptical mode burns more calories (speculations are based on the founder’s claim).

Pier needs a shark’s help to fund safety testing and distribution. 

After making his presentation, some of the sharks said that it was too big and heavy. Further, it raised concerns about how it would fit into a car. 

Pier revealed to the sharks that he had not made any sales at the time of his pitch. Currently, the product was still in the prototype phase.

He had seven different patents and has invested $170,000 of his own money into the business. 

Robert took the stroller for a spin down the hall and found it cumbersome. Kevin also tried it, had trouble with its weight, and agreed it was too heavy.

Kevin O’Leary said he didn’t want to reinvent an already established business idea. He dropped out of the deal. 

Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner also thought the risk was too high for a $500,000 investment and decided to drop out too. 

Daymond John told Pier to channel his focus on getting customers. He, too, exited the deal. 

Robert Herjavec, unimpressed with the business’s lack of sales, has decided to back out.

Pier was forced to leave Shark Tank without a deal for his company.

Let’s get an Elliptical Stroller update to see whether the company has begun to make waves in the industry.

Shark Tank Elliptical Stroller Update

In April 2018, just a few months after their episode aired, Pier made a Facebook post saying he was going to Europe to meet with a manufacturer.

Our Elliptical Stroller update found that, as of August 2024, that post remains the company’s last social media update. 

He also announced improvements to the design, including a new, lighter model called The Baby Step, which can be attached to most popular strollers.

During our Elliptical Stroller update research, we found that while the website remains active and functional. However, products have been unavailable for a long time.

At this point, it’s unclear if the business is still operational. 

Pier seems to be caught between being an entrepreneur and a real estate agent in Florida.

It looks like this might be our final Elliptical Stroller update.

You can find the other company updates from Season 9 Episode 14 here:

• Frywall Update
• Inirv Update
• Birddogs Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our Shark Tank Season 9 page for more updates!