$1Mfor 10%
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Valued at $10M
The pitch
Adrian McLean from Winnipeg, MB, pitched Bubba B the MC in Season 10, Episode 7, asking the Dragons for $50K for 40% of the company.
- Asked for$50K for 40%
- Valuation$125Kimplied by the ask
- OutcomeDealwith Michael Wekerle and Manjit Minhas
- Final deal$100K for 50%valued at $200Kplus a royalty: 5% royalty on productions
Offers in the Den
| Dragon | Offer | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Manjit Minhas | joined Michael Wekerle's offer | Accepted |
| Michele Romanow | No offer made | Out |
| Joe Mimran | No offer made | Out |
| Jim Treliving | No offer made | Out |
| Michael Wekerle and Manjit Minhas | $100,000 for 50% equity and a 5% royalty | Accepted |
Adrian McLean, a radio DJ and hip hop artist performing as Bubba B the MC in Winnipeg, Manitoba, asked for $50,000 for 40% of his company. He has released a children's music album called Wish My Teacher Was Bubba B, and plans a related book series covering topics like bullying. He has sold 250 CDs personally at $10 each, with an $11 online price, and a production cost of just under $3 per CD. He performs at schools, hospitals and children's clubs across Canada, and the requested funds would go toward printing 3,000 copies of an accompanying book, whose text is written with illustrators ready to work.
Michael Wekerle and Manjit Minhas made a joint offer of $100,000 for 50% equity plus a 5% royalty on future productions, offering to bring marketing, production and industry contacts. Adrian McLean accepted the joint offer from Michael Wekerle and Manjit Minhas.
Pitch details from CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitch page.
Bubba B the MC today
- StatusStatus unknownLast checked September 2026
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