Buggy Beds on Shark Tank

Name: Buggy Beds
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Buggy Beds is a bed bug detection product that uses small glue traps placed around a bed to catch and reveal bed bugs early. It targets travelers, hotels and homeowners who want an inexpensive way to monitor for infestations.

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⏱ Buggy Beds in 30 seconds

The ask$125K for 7%Valued at $1.79M
In the tankDeal: $250K for 25%With Barbara, Daymond, Kevin, Mark and Robert
After the showDeal closedSurvived due diligence
TodayStill in businessMajority stake sold to Rock Mountain Capital (2021)

Buggy Beds Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $125,000 for 7%
Asking valuation: $1.79M
Result: Deal
Final deal: $250,000 for 25%
Deal valuation: $1M
Sharks: Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec
Founders: Maria Curcio and Veronica Periongo
From: Boston, MA
Aired: Sep 14, 2012

Asked

$1.79M

Got

$1M

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The pitch

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Maria Curcio and Veronica Periongo from Boston, MA pitched Buggy Beds in Shark Tank Season 4, Episode 1 (aired Sep 14, 2012). They asked for $125,000 in exchange for 7% equity, valuing the business at $1.79M. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec: $250,000 for 25%. That put the final valuation at $1M, 44% below what they originally asked for.

Meet the founders

What happened to Buggy Beds after Shark Tank?

Still in business Last checked October 3, 2026

Maria and Veronica Daniel's glue trap for detecting bedbugs drew a rare joint offer from all five sharks: $250,000 for 25%. Shark Tank Blog reports the product soon expanded from about 60 Home Depot stores to roughly 350, went into every Burlington Coat Factory, and picked up distributors in more than 40 countries. In April 2021 the founders sold a majority stake to Rock Mountain Capital and stayed on as significant minority owners. The line now includes flea and tick traps and repellent bands for mosquitoes and lice.

✅ The on-air deal closed after due diligence.

Update: Majority stake sold to Rock Mountain Capital (2021)

Timeline since the show

2013
All five sharks invested $250,000 for 25%
2013
Expanded to about 350 Home Depot stores and every Burlington location
2021-04
Sold a majority stake to Rock Mountain Capital; founders kept a minority stake
2023-08
Reported about $4 million in annual revenue, per Shark Tank Blog

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Frequently asked questions

Did Buggy Beds get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Buggy Beds got a deal with Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec for $250,000 and 25% equity.

Which Shark invested in Buggy Beds?

Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Mark Cuban and Robert Herjavec invested in Buggy Beds on Season 4 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Buggy Beds still in business?

As of our last check (October 2026), Buggy Beds appears to still be in business. Its official website is online, and majority stake sold to Rock Mountain Capital (2021).

What season and episode was Buggy Beds on Shark Tank?

Buggy Beds appeared in Season 4, Episode 1, which first aired on September 14, 2012.

Where can I buy Buggy Beds?

You can buy Buggy Beds from its official website and often on Amazon.

What was Buggy Beds's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Buggy Beds at $1,785,714 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $1,000,000.