Michele Romanow Dragons’ Den Canada Deals
Co-founder of Clearco (formerly Clearbanc)
Michele Romanow is a serial technology entrepreneur who co-founded several companies including Buytopia and the e-commerce funding platform Clearco (formerly Clearbanc). An engineer by training and a Dragon since Season 10, she is the panel's go-to voice on technology, data, and online business models.
- 107
- on-air deals
- 106
- still trading
Michele Romanow has backed 107 businesses on Dragons’ Den Canada between season 10 and season 20. Fashion & Beauty is their most-backed category, with 23 deals. 49 were solo investments, the rest joint with other dragons. 106 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 Michele Romanow invests in
All Michele Romanow deals
Asked C$500KMetrosuite
Jacob Sofer and Everett Redfern of Toronto pitch their prefab backyard homes with an innovative twist.
Asked C$450KYoomi
Scott Bradley and Bailey Gaddis from Courtice, ON, pitch their baby formula warming tech to the Dragons.
Asked C$375KSleaks
Kathy Vurinaris from Toronto pitches the Dragons her leakproof underwear.
Asked C$175KCrumbs Patties
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Asked C$150KLarry’s Catch
Glen Creaser, James Quinn, and Javier Sanchez Mejorad seek investment for their subscription seafood boxes.
Asked C$250KAnanda Elixirs
Sammi and Dylan Dreiling from Ottawa pitch their functional mushroom soda elixirs.
Asked C$400KBolt Sports
Sam Binnington, Francois Cote, and Eric Eustace pitch their gamified training products.
Asked C$400KPlantaform
Alberto Aguilar pitches his indoor gardening system using fogponics.
Asked C$400KPlush & Oak
Courtney Buhler pitches her salon furniture.
Asked C$150KRyercat
Samantha McConnell and Melanie Eng of Vancouver present their brand new fresh breath accessory for cats.
Asked C$250KLivy Method
Newmarket couple Gina Livy and Tony An bring their diet app and website to the Dragons.
Asked C$1MOraki
Cynthia Savard, of Laval, brings her sustainable and inclusive clothing brand to Dragons’ Den.
Asked C$200KTokidos
This father from Montreal presents his screen-free gaming console for kids.
Asked C$1MFire and Steel
Toronto’s Laura Suen brings her replica cosplay and pop culture weaponry store to the Dragons’ attention.
Asked C$1MProtein Candy
London, Ontario’s Michael DeLorenzi and Devin Powell pitch their candy with added protein in the Den.
Asked C$400KMint Cleaning
Robyn Mair and Monika Scott from Ucluelet, BC, pitch their eco-friendly cleaning products.
Asked C$50KElevate Brows
Michelle Bong from Toronto pitches her eyebrow lamination kit.
Asked C$100KWetRentals
Nick Sutherland from Toronto pitches his boat rental platform.
Asked C$1MNotary Pro
Charlie Segal, David Barder, and Rob Onley present their online notary platform.
Asked C$100KColdture
Michael Spivak and Daniel Mazour from Toronto seek an investment for their cold plunge company.
Asked C$80KZepps Gear
Pete Zepetella and Cecily Zeppetella from St.
Asked C$250KCloud Puncher Games
Dan Blackstock from Calgary pitches his modular board game tables.
Asked C$400KFerreol
Jonathan Audet and Felix Lapointe from Quebec City pitch their durable skis and multipurpose aluminum alloy.
Asked C$400KPerfectly Snug
Marty Furse and Jason Elliott from Vancouver pitch their heating and cooling mattress topper.
Asked C$75KSOL KYST
Meghan Victoria from Toronto pitches her line of sunglasses for women with wide faces.
Asked C$500KMULTY Rack
Cody New and Rick Sauder from Kamloops, BC, pitch their line of modular truck racks.
Asked C$100KSwipeSkins
Cristian Smilynov from Mississauga, ON, pitches his customizable metal credit cards.
Asked C$200KPronti AI
Mila Banerjee from Toronto pitches her wardrobe assistant, powered by artificial intelligence.
Asked C$200KSTIL
Marissa Grootes from North Vancouver pitches her planner and journal business.
Asked C$3MLuxe du Jour
Tammy Phan from Calgary pitches her designer handbag marketplace.
Asked C$40KStop Sugar Crave
Victoria Cottier and Laszlo Catona from Victoria, BC, pitch their spray to eliminate sugar cravings.
Asked C$208KLondre Bodywear
Ainsley Rose and Hanna Todd from Vancouver, BC, present their body-positive swimwear line made from recycled materials.
Asked C$100KtruLOCAL
Meat packers believe their lean business will get the Dragons thinking inside the box.
Asked C$380KUmay Rest
Sharmin and Ali Habib from Edmonton bring their eye refreshing device to the Den.
Asked C$200KCocktail Bomb Shop
Kiana Gomes from Montreal seeks an investment for her cocktail bombs.
Asked C$200KHeali
Heather Sloan and Enwei Li from Concord, ON, seek an investment for their menthol and magnesium infused kinesiology tape.
Asked C$500KMyni
Marie-Helene David and Madeleine Larose-Tarabulsy from Quebec City present their eco-friendly cleaning products.
Asked C$400KRing Rescue
Kevin Spencer and Patrick Hennessy from Halifax, NS, seek an investment for their compression ring cutters.
Asked C$100KSecond Slumber
Scott Amis and Rick Maddison from Kelowna, BC, seek an investment for their company that resells mattresses from 100-day guarantee companies.
Asked C$250KFoli
Emily Wight from Burlington, ON, seeks an investment for her direct-to-consumer plant delivery service.
Asked C$700KGarde - Malade
Marie-Claude Parent and Steve De Petrillo from Mirabel, QC, pitch their premium scrubs for healthcare professionals.
Asked C$50KSnapSmile
Kartik Balasundaram and Myoo Nadesan from Scarborough, ON, pitch their AI powered oral health assessment tool.
Asked C$100KDear Snackers
Shifa Begmohamed from Richmond Hill, ON, seeks investment for her popped water lily seed snacks.
Asked C$500KWillful
Erin Bury and Kevin Oulds from Toronto, ON, present their online will and estate service.
Asked C$150KYoung Farts RV Parts
Jagger and Dawson Glowatsky from Vegreville, Alta., pitch their RV parts business.
Asked C$150KOkazu
Fumi Tsukamoto and Bobby Khorasani from Toronto, ON, pitch their plant-based miso products.
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$50KWebby Agility Trainer
A former UFC fighter from Britannia Beach, BC, hopes to run circles around the Den with his training device.
Asked C$400KSpot Dog Walking
Spot is an on-demand dog walking app, with guaranteed walker arrival in 90-minutes or the walk is free.
Asked C$100KRing Come True
Shir and Michael Andrews from Toronto, ON, bring their diamond-alternative jewelry business to the Den.
Asked C$500KNo Days Wasted
Nishal Kumar from Vancouver, BC, presents his product that aids the effects of drinking.
Asked C$420KVertiball
Curtis Kennedy and Aaron Turner of Fredericton, NB, pitch their massage gadget in the Den.
Asked C$110KLittle Buck
Marianne and Shane James of Bowmanville, ON, pitch their kiddie hat company in the Den.
Asked C$250KLunata Beauty
Friends look to heat up the Den with a pitch that gets straight to business.
Asked C$500KHaystax Mortgage
Business partners think the Dragons will be able to gauge the potential in their company.
Asked C$300KThe Unscented Company
An entrepreneur hopes to wake up the Dragons’ senses and lather up an investment.
Asked C$70KThawrih
An entrepreneur thinks an active demonstration will breathe new life into the Den.
Asked C$400KUnbelts
An expectant entrepreneur buckles up to face the Dragons.
Asked C$100KWalter
Business partners want to see if they can manage to developsome Dragon dollars for their app.
Asked C$150KMaguire Boutique
Sisters seek the perfect sole-mate for their business.
Asked C$300KPet Peppy
A duo seeks investment for their expandable pet carrier.
Asked C$250KThink Dirty
An entrepreneur seeks investment for her app that reveals the toxic ingredients found in beauty products.
Asked C$175KLucky Iron Fish
An entrepreneur thinks his innovation will help him reel in a deal.
Asked C$65KRocking Vibe
This entrepreneur hopes the Dragons will find her business plan is rock solid.
Asked C$400KAXIS
An entrepreneur hopes the Den will bring him a window of opportunity for his business.
Asked C$250KHireUp
An entrepreneur hopes to recruit a Dragon partner to be on her team.
Asked C$1MTransformer Table
A team wants the Dragons to put an offer on the table.
Asked C$500KThe Very Good Butchers
These vegan “butchers” think the Dragons will put an offer on the table once they meet the team.
Asked C$150KTREATER
An entrepreneur looks to treat the Dragons with her new app.
Asked C$50KThe Fone Guys
These business partners hope their smashing presentation will fix them a deal in the Den.
Asked C$125KSpaceiShare
A trio shows the Dragons how they can turn a waste of space into recurring revenue.
Asked C$25KForktula
A duo wants the Dragons to fork over some cash for their utensil attachment.
Asked C$300KCulture Craze
An entrepreneur hopes she can ring in Valentine’s Day with a new partnership.
Asked C$100KInlighten
An entrepreneur says his clothing has flare.
Asked C$25KLove & Nudes
Business partners hope the Dragons love their product and put skin in the game.
Asked C$100KFiix
Auto enthusiasts hope their pitch will drive the Dragons into a bidding war.
Asked C$100KJeff Alpaugh Custom
A former military officer aims to commission the right Dragon for his dangerous shirt collection.
Asked C$200KSpivo Stick
These best friends are hoping their innovation will really stick with the Dragons.
Asked C$80KNobilified
An art dealer hopes to draw in a Dragon investment with his picture perfect pitch.
Asked C$250KGrace & Stella Co.
A couple thinks a pampering demonstration will soak up some Dragon interest.
Asked C$500KVoltSafe
These friends think their innovative solution will spark some interest and attract the Dragon dollars they’re looking for.
Asked C$300KChic Marie
A fashionista thinks she has figured out how to expand the Dragons’ wardrobes without expanding their wallets.
Asked C$150KTricolops
A techpreneur believes his new device will measure up with the Dragons.
Asked C$125KGIMME360
A trio of students hope the Dragons will turn their augmented ask into a reality.
Asked C$100KStockJocks
Friends enter the Den betting that the Dragons will buy-in and join their team.
Asked C$60KCor.Fit
A fitness enthusiast thinks he can quickly scale his business to greater heights with a hand from the Dragons.
Asked C$500KPhazon
An ex-CFL player says his product untangles a common problem and stands alone in the audio market.
Asked C$200KGood Luck Sock
A pair hope the Dragons are in a giving mood to help them get their footing in a competitive market.
Asked C$500KWINR Games
Jeremy Zuckerman from Toronto, ON, shows the Dragons his cash-winning game app.
Asked C$50KFLAXY INC.
An entrepreneur presents an opportunity to the Dragons that he says will be a healthy addition to their diets and portfolios.
Asked C$500KiHeart
A father-daughter team think their high-tech health invention will make the Dragons’ hearts skip a beat.
Asked C$150KBattle Sports
Entrepreneurs hope that with a Dragon partner their company will be a smashing success.
Asked C$100Kinkbox
Two brothers hope their temporary product will ink a permanent Dragon partner.
Asked C$150KPearl Bath Bombs
An entrepreneur hopes to blow the Dragons out of the water with her unique bath product.
Asked C$200KDaily Delivery
Fez and Sal Rismani from Vancouver, BC, pitch their on-demand service for urban deliveries to the Dragons.
Asked C$400KCheeCha Puffs
Elaine, Mike, and Tracey Cadrin from Calgary, AB, bring their potato chip alternative to the Den.
Asked C$250KAble Bionics
Mitchell Charles Brogan from London, ON, pitches his neuro-rehabilitation facility that uses bionic skeletons to the Dragons.
Asked C$120KHangry
Fabian Raso and Mark Scattolon from Hamilton, ON, demonstrate their skip-the-line restaurant app to the Dragons in hopes of an investment.
Asked C$65KSussex Beard Oil
Matthew White from Sussex, NB, enters the Den with his line of beard products.
Asked C$60KAdrenalease Inc.
Noureddin Chahrour from Toronto, ON, shows off his light-weight posture correction shirt in the Den.
Asked C$100K1MiniMe
David Garneau from Lac St.
Asked C$75KSPIN Games & Activations
David Roberge, Olivier Roy and Gabriel Desbiens from Montreal, QC, pitch their life-sized games and sports-entertainment business.
Asked C$150KBall Cap Liner
Adam Pauzé and Cliff Floyd from Aurora, ON, brave the Den with their protective baseball cap liner.
Asked C$100KSnowboard Addiction
Nev Lapwood from Whistler, BC, enters the Den with his snowboard training business.
Asked C$150KPressFront (now known as ScanChat)
Thomas Crown from Toronto, ON, needs an investment for his new app that helps make print media more interactive.
Asked C$75KIt’s Not Bacon!
Sofia Chow and Gordon World from Vancouver, BC, let the Dragons try their bacon flavoured coconut product.
Asked C$300KHagensborg Chocolates Ltd.
Shelley Wallace from Burnaby, BC, lets the Dragons taste a variety of her chocolate truffles.
Michele Romanow on Dragons’ Den Canada: common questions
How many deals has Michele Romanow done on Dragons’ Den Canada?
107 on-air deals, across seasons 10 to 20. Deals are counted where the on-air record names the investing dragon.
What kind of businesses does Michele Romanow invest in?
Mostly fashion & beauty — 23 of their 107 deals.
Does Michele Romanow invest alone or with other dragons?
49 of their 107 deals were solo; the rest were joint investments.
Are the businesses Michele Romanow backed still running?
106 of the 107 are still trading. Each pitch page tracks whether the business is still selling.