
Arlene Dickinson Dragons’ Den Canada Deals
CEO of Venture Communications & District Ventures Capital
Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada's most recognizable entrepreneurs, having built the marketing firm Venture Communications and later founded District Ventures Capital, a fund focused on food and health consumer brands. She has been a Dragon since Season 2 and is known for backing founder-led consumer packaged-goods businesses.
- 139
- on-air deals
- 108
- still trading
Arlene Dickinson has backed 139 businesses on Dragons’ Den Canada between season 2 and season 20. Food & Drink is their most-backed category, with 31 deals. 82 were solo investments, the rest joint with other dragons. 108 of the businesses they backed are still trading.
Deals are attributed to a Dragon only where the on-air record names them. Dragons’ Den Canada does not publish the amount behind each deal, so no investment totals are shown.
What Arlene Dickinson invests in
All Arlene Dickinson deals
Asked C$450KYoomi
Scott Bradley and Bailey Gaddis from Courtice, ON, pitch their baby formula warming tech to the Dragons.
Asked C$2MThe Rice Stuff Box
Matthew and Sheldon Ratuski from Saskatoon pitch their instant rice boxes to the Dragons.
Asked C$150KMATT Concrete
Kevin and Randy Orr from Delta, BC, pitch their concrete modular panels to the Dragons.
Asked C$150KCoffee Bike
Vladislav Priadko from Vancouver, BC, pitches the Dragons his mobile coffee shops.
Asked C$200KAdMore Lighting
David Bartle from Calgary, presents his motorcycle light bars.
Asked C$350KRaymex Lift
Tracey McGillivray and Suling Doung from Halifax pitch their mobility assist device.
Asked C$250KHello Hair
Stoney Creek’s Anita Grant brings her curly hair educational book and hairstyling dolls to the Den.
Asked C$200KTokidos
This father from Montreal presents his screen-free gaming console for kids.
Asked C$1MProtein Candy
London, Ontario’s Michael DeLorenzi and Devin Powell pitch their candy with added protein in the Den.
Asked C$100KBee Better
Markos Bitsakakis from Milton, ON, pitches his supplement-infused honey.
Asked C$100KApricotton
Chloe Beaudoin and Jessica Miao present their bras that grow with teens.
Asked C$500KHumble Creek Homes
Victoria Cluney pitches her affordable tiny homes.
Asked C$500KOne Second Plumber
Harry Kihs and Sharon Lacey from Hamilton, ON, pitch their instant drain opener in the Den.
Asked C$350KDoggy Bathroom
David Hebert & Alain Courchesne from Montreal pitch their innovation in pet bathroom solutions.
Asked C$180KCyder
Will Christodoulou and Sukhman Dulay from Toronto pitch their online data privacy solution.
Asked C$250KInca Glow
Angele Miller from Cocagne, NB and her business partner Patti Shaker pitch their hair smoothing products and salons.
Asked C$250KMarlow
Nadia Ladak, Harit Sohal, Kiara Botha and Simone Godeou from Toronto pitch their lubricated tampon business.
Asked C$250KCedar Valley
Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel, from Windsor, ON, pitch their pita chip business.
Asked C$400KHuha
Alexa Suter from Vancouver pitches her line of mineral underwear.
Asked C$250KSPATULA Foods
Wallace Wong, Ian Weng, and Shela Kwong from Toronto pitch their flash-frozen meal business.
Asked C$750KiLOLA Tea
Su-Mari and Tim Hill from Delta, BC, pitch their loose-leaf tea discs.
Asked C$2MQuark Baby
Garett Senez from Vancouver pitches his line of baby products and technology for parents.
Asked C$200KGingerbug
Bren and Megan Silk, from Meaford, ON, pitch their wild fermented ginger beer.
Asked C$1.2MBrüst
Josh Barr and Amar Gupta from Toronto pitch their protein coffee beverage.
Asked C$500KMULTY Rack
Cody New and Rick Sauder from Kamloops, BC, pitch their line of modular truck racks.
Asked C$1MPÜR Gum
Jay Klein from Toronto, ON, looks for a Dragon partner to invest in his line of aspartame-free gum.
Asked C$600KBlume
Karen Danudjaja from Vancouver, BC, presents her line of superfood lattes.
Asked C$225KSleepout
Mark Coombs and Hannah Brennen from Toronto pitch their portable blackout curtain.
Asked C$325KTwigz
Ashley, Kirk, Mark and Ruth Brandt From Calgary, AB, pitch their craft pretzels.
Asked C$100KUntangle Money
Kristine Beese from Burlington, ON, pitches her financial planning app for women.
Asked C$350KLobster Made Easy
Asked C$720KSweetapolita
Rosie Alyea from Newcastle, ON, presents her line of vegan, all-natural sprinkles to the Dragons.
Asked C$100KMossify
Lucas Picciolo from Markham, ON, pitches his line of houseplant accessories.
Asked C$300KNaked & Saucy
Paul Gill from Vancouver looks for a Dragon to invest in his lines of soy-free cooking sauces.
Asked C$600KCrafty Ramen
Miki Farrel, Khalil Khamis, and Jared Farrel from Guelph, ON, pitch their Japanese ramen subscription meal kits.
Asked C$500KSide Door
Laura Simpson and Dan Mangan from Halifax, NS, pitch their online platform that connects musicians with hosts.
Asked C$250KFoli
Emily Wight from Burlington, ON, seeks an investment for her direct-to-consumer plant delivery service.
Asked C$100KAeryon Wellness
Aeryon Ashlie from Burnaby, BC, pitches her female focused supplements.
Asked C$144KTwo Brothers Toffee
Dominic and Nastasia Genova from Vancouver, BC, pitch their family toffee business.
Asked C$100KWide The Brand
Mahrzad Lari from Montreal, Que., brings his plus-sized men’s fashion company to the Den.
Asked C$700KVirtual Run Canada
Marc Roy from Ottawa, ON, seeks investment for his virtual race platform.
Asked C$200KBeiju Foods
Jimmy Stambowsky from Vancouver, BC, pitches his line of bread mixes made from cassava.
Asked C$50KTriple Play Cleaner
Terry MacAllister from Hespeler, ON, presents his biodegradable cleaning products.
Asked C$145KAOB
Aaron and Jay O’Bryan from Toronto, ON, present their salon grade hair care.
Asked C$1MLimitless Manufacturing
Chase Van Buuren from Kelowna, BC, pitches his tonneau truck covers.
Asked C$50KSomedays
Lux Perry and Domunique from Vancouver, BC, seek investment for their line of menstruation relief products.
Asked C$75KNuba
Gina El Kattan and Amal Solomon from Oakville, ON, pitch their hibiscus tea.
Asked C$30KBluish Tutus
Sarah Cheng of Markham, ON, presents her matching mom and baby tutu business.
Asked C$110KBottle None Shampoo
Ali Siegmueller and Jaye Siegmueller from Vernon, BC, pitch their shampoo and conditioner bars.
Asked C$250KThe Happy Camper Club
Erin Mussolum and Robert Hardy look to the Dragons for help in making a Happy Camper out of every Canadian.
Asked C$150KSmooth 42 Craft Distillery
A line of 90% alcohols that can be custom mixed for infused cocktails; Also pivoted to create hand sanitizers for adults and kids during COVID.
Asked C$300KSobo
Lisa Ahier from Tofino, BC pitches her frozen smoked salmon chowder.
Asked C$100KRing Come True
Shir and Michael Andrews from Toronto, ON, bring their diamond-alternative jewelry business to the Den.
Asked C$50KKnosis Nutrition
Erik Bywater of Halifax, NS, pitches his esports nutrition products.
Asked C$575KBurwood Distilleries
Marko Cilic and Jordan Ramey of Calgary, AB, pitch their sweet new line of liquors.
Asked C$30KArepa Boss’ Guasacaca Sauce
Business partners seek investment for their Venezuelan sauce.
Asked C$300KTribu Experientiel
A young entrepreneur hopes to wow the Dragons with his bag of tricks.
Asked C$100KMary’s Brigadeiro
A couple from looks to handcraft a sweet deal.
Asked C$200KThe UpSeat
A couple hopes the Dragons will back their invention.
Asked C$150KAkuspike
A former athlete looks to pin down his pitch and needle a deal out of the Dragons.
Asked C$150KEve’s Crackers
Sisters from look to take a crack at a new way to snack.
Asked C$125KTaynton Bay Spirits
Business partners look to infuse their business with a shot of Dragon dollars.
Asked C$50KHappy Pops
A young entrepreneur cools things down in the Den in an attempt to freeze the Dragons’ fire.
Asked C$200KFATSO
This entrepreneur hopes the Dragons will want to spread their cash.
Asked C$100KDriving Miss Daisy Seniors’ Service
A mother-daughter duo believe their service is the key to driving home with some Dragon dollars.
Asked C$200KWelo
A trio are looking for a gutsy Dragon to grow their business.
Asked C$150KBurgundy Oak
A team of entrepreneurs seek a strategic partner to furnish a deal.
Asked C$75KTruly Turmeric
A company hopes their paste appeals to Dragon taste.
Asked C$80KProDr8
This father and his sons say their power-packed product will quench the Dragons’ thirst for a deal.
Asked C$120KWilder Harrier
A pet-friendly team hopes their innovative ingredients will unleash a deal in the Den.
Asked C$200KSnowPeeler
An entrepreneur hopes the Dragons won’t leave him out in the cold.
Asked C$250KThe Growcer
These students hope the Dragons will root for their green proposal.
Asked C$50KQuench
Two friends look to show the Dragons that they have put blood, sweat and cheers into their business.
Asked C$250KEZee Hoarding
A father and son team hopes the Den won’t be a barrier for their easy to use product.
Asked C$200KNäak
Triathletes from Montreal, Que., seek to win over the Dragons with their unusual ingredient for success.
Asked C$75KLOKO
An entrepreneur seeks out a real connection with the Dragons.
Asked C$150KExit Speed
Brothers-in-law hope their pitch knocks it out of the park.
Asked C$250KStation Cold Brew Coffee
Asked C$100KToddler Monitor
These business partners are hoping to lock down a Dragon investment with their toddler tracking device.
Asked C$25KMandex
An entrepreneur hopes his vibrant presentation will inspire the Dragons to stretch their wallets.
Asked C$90KFUUD
Three foodies hope their pitch gives the Dragons some food for thought.
Asked C$150KProps Athletics
A fitness enthusiast says her energetic demo will help the Dragons get a grip on her business.
Asked C$125KGIMME360
A trio of students hope the Dragons will turn their augmented ask into a reality.
Asked C$250K20/20 Armor
Athletes think their powerful demonstration will get the Dragons excited to invest in their company.
Asked C$125KHealthy Pets
An animal lover thinks a Dragon partner would be a healthy addition to her team.
Asked C$100KPilotsFriend
Business partners think their product will quench the Dragons’ financial thirst.
Asked C$350KBalzac’s Coffee Roasters
An entrepreneur from Stoney Creek, ON, hopes to brew up a new batch of coffee chains.
Asked C$150KThree Farmers Camelina Oil
Natasha and Elysia Vandenhurk from Saskatoon, SK enter the Den with a line of healthy oil made from an ancient grain.
Asked C$40KEnRICHed Academy
Kevin Cochran from Uxbridge, ON, and Jay Seabrook from Vancouver, BC, try to sell the Dragons on their DVD program that teaches young people about finance.
Asked C$75KicePad
Archie Manavian and Stan Fong from Montreal, QC, hope to make a deal with their version of an improved curling broom.
Asked C$300KLove Child Organics
John and Leah Garrad-Cole from Whistler, BC, look for investment in their line of organic baby food.
Asked C$80KCurato Technologies
Rami Ghenem from Calgary, AB, hopes that some face time with the Dragons will get his time clock system a deal.
Asked C$200KSeva Maple Water
Franco Amenta and Denis Normandin from Vancouver, BC, serve up their maple water in the Den.
Asked C$100KTutti Gourmet
The Kachani/Berkovits family from Hudson, QC hope the Dragons will invest in their line of gluten free snacks.
Asked C$400KMenopod
Steve and Patricia Copeland from Barrie, ON, brave the Den with their device that stops hot flashes.
Asked C$300KWipebook
Toby Maurice from Saint Augustin, QC, Thomas Sychterz from Montreal, QC, and Frank Bouchard from Ottawa, ON, enter the Den with a re-useable notebook that ha…
Asked C$50KRemay
Nick May from Ottawa, ON, enters the Den with his gel shaving bar product.
Asked C$100KKaru Design Sport Bikinis
Kaoru Matsui from Montreal, QC, hopes her stay-put sports bikini will score points with the Dragons.
Asked C$65KUntamed Feast
Eric and Michelle Whitehead from Crofton, BC, look for an investment for their wild mushroom food company.
Asked C$200KRumble
Paul Underhill, Kim McQueen and James McQueen from Victoria, BC, demonstrate the benefits of their on-the-go nutrition drinks.
Asked C$200KRollergard
Victor Posa, Paul Steinhauser and Benito Posa from Aurora, ON, demonstrate rolling hockey skate guards.
Asked C$200KFarmery Estate Brewery
Lawrence and Chris Warwaruk from Winnipeg, MB, pitch their dream of starting North America’s first estate brewery.
Asked C$500KFixMeStick
Marty Algire and Corey Velan from Montreal, QC, pitch their computer virus removal system.
Asked C$100KBaggie Butler
Matthew Bondie from Rose City, Michigan, has big plans for the plastic baggie business.
Asked C$100KShelfLife
James Chillcott and Nick Hoffman from Toronto pitch their online collectibles business.
Asked C$200KFlavor Fork
Troy Biever from St.
Asked C$50KNitehood
Chris Parsons from Toronto, ON, hopes his invention will ensure a comfortable sleep.
Asked C$40KVitaly Design
Shane Vitaly Foran and Jason Readman from Toronto, ON enter the Den to pitch their line of unisex jewelry.
Asked C$50KInsolito Terra
Eddie Lee from Thornhill, ON, looks for an investment for his height enhancing shoes for men.
Asked C$25KUndrTheRadr Ringtones
Aanikh Kler from Vancouver, BC, tests the Dragons’ hearing with his ringtone for youth.
Asked C$100KTen Tree Apparel
David Luba, Kalen Emsley & Derrick Emsley from Regina, SK, enter the Den with their green-friendly apparel company.
Asked C$300KWealthy School Revolution
Darryl Davis from West Vancouver, BC, hopes to change the ways of school fundraising with the help of a Dragon investment.
Asked C$100KQuik Pod
Wayne Fromm and Sage Fromm from Toronto, ON, pitch their hand-held extendable monopod for self-portraits.
Asked C$150Kbenourished
Julie McClure and Winnie Siu from Toronto, ON, hope the Dragons will invest in their line of healthy cleanse products.
Asked C$40KGrippears
Nicholas Capobianco and Richard Nelson from Toronto, ON, pitch their non-slip tips for eyeglasses to the Dragons.
Asked C$100KMaya Cycle Bicycle Trailer
Marta Staniszewski from Mississauga, ON, hopes to get the Dragons invested in her single wheel bicycle trailer.

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Asked C$250KOntario’s Own
This locally-grown food company from Toronto, ON, believes it has the recipe for success.
Asked C$50KI For E Mini
This Mississauga, ON, teen hopes the Dragons find stock in his young business.
Asked C$30KThe Original Hockey Lace Belt
A Newmarket, ON, dad hopes his sporty belts will gain Dragon fans.
Asked C$100KApple Cheeks Diapers
Entrepreneurs from Lachine, QC, want the Dragons to soak up their business idea.
Asked C$125KFood Scrooge
A Toronto, ON, pair hope the Dragons will see the value in a good deal.
Asked C$250KOMG Candy
This Winnipeg, MB, candy company hopes the Dragons will want to take a bite out of their business.
Asked C$100KBioFlavia
Richmond Hill, ON, organic wine makers will try to extract a deal for their nutrient-rich, grape-skin powder.
Asked C$25KDamn Heels
Foldable ballet flats that fit in your purse.
Asked C$150KEthical Ocean
Two Calgary, AB, entrepreneurs hope to make a lot of green by selling ethically made products on their website.
Asked C$400KMyCellMyTerms
Kye Husbands & Paul Peic from Toronto, ON, look for a Dragon deal on their website that allows you to negotiate better terms for wireless plans.
Asked C$200KKelvin.23
Kevin Royes from Vancouver, BC, hopes to strike a Dragon deal for his all-in-one handyman tool.
Asked C$50KThe Happy Baker
A Toronto, ON, baker brings her tasty treats in hopes of scoring a sweet deal.
Asked C$20KQuemeez
This Gatineau, QC entrepreneur looks for money to expand her moccasin business.
Asked C$1MKickSpike
Darrel and Colleen Bachman from Penticton, BC have invented a golf shoe which solves the problem of ruined greens due to spikes.
Asked C$200KSoftshell Computers
Raul Rupsingh and Steven Breath from London, ON are software engineers who have developed an interface for seniors to send and receive email and photos.
Asked C$250KE-Student
Kathy DaSilva from Victoria, BC has developed software to help children learn.
Asked C$200KAttitube
Larry Brun from Windsor, ON has invented the Attitube which are weights filled with water that help build stabilizer muscles.
Asked C$120KAtomic Tea
Jessica and Russell Bohrson from Calgary, AB pitch a tea shop which they’re hoping to franchise.
Asked C$300KKinclo Exercise Mat
Stephen and Todd Kingsbury from Cornwall, ON hope to get the Dragons jumping on their triangular gym mat system.
Asked C$50KJanac Sportswear
Janet Cockburn from Burlington, ON pitches a sports top for women that fits a prosthesis.
Asked C$250KTrue North Mortgage
Dan Eisner from Calgary, AB pitches his chain of retail stores that sell mortgages.
Asked C$100KPrint-A-Kid Storybooks
Noemi Berlus from Montreal, QC pitches her line personalized books for children.
Arlene Dickinson on Dragons’ Den Canada: common questions
How many deals has Arlene Dickinson done on Dragons’ Den Canada?
139 on-air deals, across seasons 2 to 20. Deals are counted where the on-air record names the investing dragon.
What kind of businesses does Arlene Dickinson invest in?
Mostly food & drink — 31 of their 139 deals.
Does Arlene Dickinson invest alone or with other dragons?
82 of their 139 deals were solo; the rest were joint investments.
Are the businesses Arlene Dickinson backed still running?
108 of the 139 are still trading. Each pitch page tracks whether the business is still selling.