Jim's Ventures

Steeped Tea is the world's biggest tea party! Inspired by Pampered Chef this business looked to Jim to launch into the US and increase production.

Kids Can Cook Gourmet is a company started by young entrepreneurs, that brings fresh organic sauces to make cooking easy for kids! They've just launched in Whole Foods with Jim's help.

Velofix is a bicycle repair company that comes to you. Their custom vans make bike repair quick and easy. Jim has helped the company franchise their trucks.

Custom Tattoo Design provides specialty design services specifically for tattoos. Jim helped expand their temporary tattoo line but has been bought out by fellow dragon Bruce Croxton

Enriched Academy is focused on financial education for canadians that uses concise language and is easily accessible. Jim helped expand the business across the border into the United States.

Shnarped is a social media platform designed specifically for hockey players. Based on the idea of Fist Bumps rather than likes the app caters directly to hockey fans sharing accomplishments and records. Jim's strong hockey connections launched the app into the space.

Frogbox is a reusable moving box company that delivers environmentally friendly moving supplies for a small fee, and picks them up for reuse. Jim was a firm believer in the idea and has said it's his favorite Dragon's Den investment.

Holiday Rejects was a retail store focused on selling not-your-typical ugly christmas sweater. The fad eventually slowed down and the business tanked and has since ceased operations.

Easy Daysies are magnetic childrens planners that help busy parents keep their kids on track and reward good behaviour. Jim's investment in the business allowed them to procure inventory and get their name out.

Hope Blooms isn't your conventional business idea, but Jim's investment helped a lot of kids achieve their dream, funding a greenhouse that gives kids a noble job and produces organic salad dressing.

Curatio is a private social network for healthcare professionals to connect with patients and share up to the minute information. Jim invested in the entrepreneur behind this business and has helped grow the software company to a nationally recognized brand.

Tuxy manufacturers the next generation of onsie for adults and kids. The brand focuses on comfort and is marketed to sports professionals and active people. Jim loved the entrepreneurs and the idea and continues to guide the direction of the company.