Wilder Harrier

Philippe Poirier, Mathieu Poirier, and Paul Shenauda, from Montreal, Quebec, pitched Wilder Harrier, asking for $120,000 for 10% of their company. Wilder Harrier makes sustainable pet treats using alternative proteins such as crickets sourced from an Ontario cricket farm, along with other environmentally conscious ingredients like chickpeas and fruit pulp from a Montreal juice company; a bag sells for about $9. The company launched about a year and a half earlier, had $90,000 in sales in 2017, $150,000 in sales over the last six months, and expects to exceed $1 million in the next 12 months as it expands from 600 to over 1,500 retail locations, including pet-specialty stores and vet clinics; the founders plan to launch a dog food line within six months and have secured a co-packer. Existing angel investors hold 40% of the company from two funding rounds valuing it at $1.2 million and then $2.4 million.

Lane Merrifield went out, saying he was not the right strategic partner. Michele Romanow went out over concerns about founder dilution from the existing 40% angel stake. Vincenzo Guzzo went out over valuation concerns. Arlene Dickinson and Manjit Minhas both offered $120,000 for 10%; the founders chose Manjit Minhas's offer, citing her expertise for scaling the planned dog food line.

Wilder Harrier appears to have closed. Its products may no longer be available.