$1Mfor 10%
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Valued at $10M
The pitch
Ralph Nakhle from Montreal, QC, pitched Tokidos in Season 19, Episode 5, asking the Dragons for $200K for 5% of the company.
- Asked for$200K for 5%
- Valuation$4Mimplied by the ask
- OutcomeDealwith Michele Romanow and Arlene Dickinson
- Final deal$200K for 6%valued at $3.33M
Offers in the Den
| Dragon | Offer | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Manjit Minhas | No offer, wanted proof of product delivery first | Out |
| Brian Scudamore | No offer made | Out |
| Arlene Dickinson | joined Michele Romanow's offer, matched at $200,000 for 6% | Accepted |
| Michele Romanow | $200,000 for 5%, later revised with Arlene Dickinson to $200,000 for 6% | Accepted |
| Wes Edens | matched Michele Romanow and Arlene Dickinson's offer of $200,000 for 6% | Declined |
Ralph Nakhle, from Montreal, Quebec, CEO of Tokidos, pitched PlayCubes, a screen-free gaming platform for children aged 3 to 8, asking for $200,000 for 5% of the company. The starter kit includes five interactive cubes, a rechargeable base, and game cards that teach topics like animal sounds, math, language, and music; the console is priced at $199 with games at $19.99 each, and the company is pre-revenue but has raised over $40,000 in crowdfunding commitments and received a $75,000 pre-order, with customer acquisition costs projected at $30 to $45 and lifetime value around $350. Ralph Nakhle projects exceeding $1 million in revenue in the first year, $5 million in year two, and $15 million in year three, citing competitor Tonies, which made 358 million euros last year.
Manjit Minhas went out, wanting proof of product delivery before investing. Brian Scudamore went out despite praising Ralph Nakhle's mission. Michele Romanow offered $200,000 for 5%, then increased the ask to 6% with Arlene Dickinson joining her. Wes Edens offered to match the $200,000 for 6% terms, but Ralph Nakhle chose to go with Michele Romanow and Arlene Dickinson's offer instead.
Pitch details from CBC’s Dragons’ Den pitch page.
Tokidos today
- StatusIn businessLast checked September 2026
Tokidos is still operating and sells through its website.