$1Mfor 10%
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Valued at $10M
The pitch
Amanda Nguyen from Toronto, ON, pitched Boardball in Season 19, Episode 3, asking the Dragons for $50K for 5% of the company.
- Asked for$50K for 5%
- Valuation$1Mimplied by the ask
- OutcomeDealwith Simu Liu
- Final deal$100K for 10%valued at $1Mplus a royalty: 2% royalty on all sales, uncapped
Offers in the Den
| Dragon | Offer | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wes Hall | Concerned about time, money and energy needed to educate the market while founder is part-time | Out |
| Brian Scudamore | $50,000 not enough capital to build a multi-million dollar business, dislikes part-time commitment and low ask | Out |
| Michele Romanow | Concerned founder is distracted running a marketing agency at the same time | Out |
| Manjit Minhas | $100,000 for 15% | Declined |
| Simu Liu | $100,000 for 10% plus an uncapped 2% royalty on sales | Accepted |
Amanda, from Ottawa, Ontario, pitched Boardball, a portable volleyball-style sport combining volleyball with elements of Spikeball, seeking $50,000 for 5%. The product retails for $229 and costs $78 to make, with customer acquisition cost of $35. Sales grew from $155,000 in the first year to $216,000, then $276,000, and the company is on track for $600,000 this year, with $260,000 invested by the founder and her partner and $44,000 spent on marketing to date.
Wes Hall and Brian Scudamore went out over concerns about the founder splitting time with her marketing agency and the low ask relative to the capital needed. Michele Romanow also went out, citing the founder's divided focus. Manjit Minhas offered $100,000 for 15%, while Simu Liu offered $100,000 for 10% plus an uncapped 2% royalty on sales, planning to use his public profile to help promote the brand. Amanda accepted Simu Liu's offer.
Pitch details from CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitch page.
Boardball today
- StatusStatus unknownLast checked September 2026
We haven’t confirmed whether Boardball is still operating.