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A trucker hopes he can shed some light on a problem that could save lives.

The ask

C$400,000 for 33%

Stated on air as “400K for 33%”

On-air result

Struck a deal

C$400,000 for 33%

Investing Dragon: Jim Treliving

Pitched by: Marty Vanderhoek

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From the show

The Dragons' Den Canada pitch

C$400K
Asked for
33%
Equity offered
C$1.2M
Implied valuation
S12 · Ep 18
Season

A trucker hopes he can shed some light on a problem that could save lives.

Marty Vanderhoek from Langley, BC entered the Den in Season 12, episode 18 and asked the Dragons for C$400,000 in exchange for 33% of the business.

Jim Treliving backed the pitch at C$400,000 for 33%.

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