Battle Of The Investors | Dragons' Den 

i invest 50% of my time watching dragon's den videos and the other 50% reading the comments. the returns are staggering.

man whoever puts these videos up really does Deborah dirty with the thumbnails haha

Given Peter's behaviour while they were giving their pitch, they should have given him a book about the little boy who visited the Train, then he visited the Wizard, then he spoke to the Ant, then the Tiger.

Touker: I don’t get out of bed for 4%

I'm a grown man with no kids and I want one of these books with my name in it.

Jenny's book would have included: Inuit, Marmalade, Octopus, Umbrella, Tiger ...

They renamed their business to "Wonderbly" and the picturebook became the best-seller photo book of UK in 2018. Until now they have expanded to more than 10 countries and have already sold more than 4 million books.

Piers got the deal. He's on the accounts information at companies house. Well done to him, I can see him banking a good profit with this venture!

I tried to order a book for my niece named Jenny. The website gave an error code and then said they're out.

Peter: *sees a guy potentially taller than him, immediately sits up to look more imposing* xD

"Hang on a minute...isn't it just letters and drawings on some papers? I mean isn't that what this is?! It's not a business and I'm ooot!" - Duncan

My son Uvuvwevwevwe Onyetenyevwe Ugwemuhwem Osas is going to love the 4 volume series of this book.

Jenny would have gotten an otter, a unicorn and a tiger

Peters reaction to him explaining the letters is priceless 😂

I’m guessing Touker is still in bed? ... and Tej thinks he can definitely help them with distribution, but is still out?

Piers is an extremely clever lad, waiting for all the dragons to declare themselves out before trying to get a piece of the pie. Leave no stone unturned, or as Deborah would say "Yeah, but this isn't fair!" lol. Well played Sir Linney.

Peter doesn't like anyone taller than him.

Tej: i dont know if you know this but we're the largest children's vitamins company. So we do alot of marketing there i think i can add value.

This company is very very successful today, and Piers Linney is named with them so it got accepted or further negotiated a deal

Why does Piers Linney always look like he’s about to go off in a murderous fit of rage?!

I love watching old Dragon's Den episodes where the Dragon's are underwhelmed or pass on a product which turns out to be quite successful in today's market. I personally have bought these books for my two children and think they're absolutely brilliant and worth every penny. To answer your question Peter, yes, in 5 years time 100k for 4% COULD have gotten you a return.

I've got 3 kids. Each with 3 letter names. That's 60 buck for about 15 pages in total. Bedtime stories will be quick as fuckery. I'm in 🙌🏻

Doubrah was wrong, pierse actually got 4% in the end. Company was a best selling book in 2018. Company is currently making over 9mln us dollars.

When you're watching this just remember... Jennie has two big strapping lads at home

Their enthusiasm for their own product is off the charts.

Let’s hear from the Dragons...... Peter: I will offer £5 for 90% of the business Deborah: meh Tej: thinks he can add real value, gets rejected Jenny: always out Touker: need an office?

Quite disappointing that the other dragons didn't try to negotiate the non-negotiable offer. Really pleased with Piers on this one, there's no harm to see if it's possible and he got a better deal.

I like that Deborah spoke up on their behalf. She's always been my favourite.

Jenny is so out that she is not even in this season.

Bought this book 3 years ago for my nephew. They’re brilliant. Highly recommend.

I canne read, and foor that risin arm oot

This is where they are now ! Lost My Name, the London-based startup that uses tech to create and publish personalised story books for children, has raised $8.5 million in Series B funding. It is also revealing an upcoming tie-in with the Roald Dahl Estate, owners of IP such as Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The round was led by Ravensburger, a leading European publisher of games, puzzles, and children’s books, so it’s a strategic investment of sorts. Existing investors, Google Ventures, Project A Ventures, Greycroft, The Chernin Group, and Allen & Co, also participated. I understand part of the round is a venture debt facility from Silicon Valley Bank, too. In related news, Lost My Name’s name is lost no more. The startup (not so) quietly re-branded last week as “Wonderbly,” a move that is likely part of a bid to move beyond the company’s original title and only ‘hit’ so far, the wonderful “The Little Boy/Girl Who Lost His/Her Name,” which has sold over 2.7 million copies and claims to be the leading picture book in the markets Wonderblyoperates. Co-founder and CEO Asi Sharabi told me during a catch up call last week that the company has created six new products this year, with more to come. And most impressively, Wonderbly has signed a partnership with the Roald Dahl Estate. The Joint-IP project will see the two organisations work together to “open the gates” of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, presumably via some kind of book infused with clever use of data and personalisation. I, for one, can’t wait. The project also ties into what Sharabi told me last year when he said the startup was actively seeking to partner with outside creatives and companies, as it opens up the platform. “Technology and business models scale but creativity doesn’t,” he said at the time. IP as loved as Willy Wonka, on the other hand, is infinitely scalable, so this, along with today’s funding, is a nice win for Wonderbly, a company I’ve always thought needed patient capital rather than bucket loads of move fast, break things-styled VC. That’s something Sharabi doesn’t dispute either, citing the startup’s investment mantra as “added value over capital,” and pressing home that Ravensburger brings over 100 years of operational experience in the children’s entertainment space. As we wrapped up our call, I asked him how he managed to successfully pitch the Roald Dahl Estate, and he revealed that they actually reached out to him. The organisation was on the look out for new creative opportunities beyond its recent ventures into Hollywood and the newly-named Wonderbly seemed just the golden ticket.

That was the politest I've ever seen Duncan tell any entrepreneurs that he's out.

This was a success for both the Piers and the book guys, selling over 2 million copies world wide. Pretty amazing punt!

I cannot begin to tell you how much I love these books! I’m a professional nanny & I have 4 young nieces, so I’ve bought a lot of these books & seen them at pretty much every one of my nanny families’ houses, & they’re so much fun to read. So happy to know they went on Dragon’s Den!

I always liked Pierce as being refreshing and willing to bend rules and cutting to the chase.

“Hi I’m Jenny, my name isn’t in the book for your pitch...for that reason...I’m out”

I wonder if jenny has ever read these comments and then just logged out

Did the other investors accept the terms is the big question.

So I went to their site and the longest possible name I could rip them off with was 11 characters.

i like that Deborah tried to stick up for them. Decent negotiation from piers though, I wonder if this deal went through

One of the books had Jenny’s name, but the book was out of stock.

I might be addicted to this things

The art work in the books is beautiful.

Finally a business that I actually know about! As a repeat customer( I have purchased 3 of these books!) These dragons really dropped the ball!

"Hi Dragons, my name is ---" Jenny: "Hi. My name is Jenny. And for that reason, I'm out."

I bought six of their books already and I’m i. South Africa. If they are selling to people here then you KNOW they are doing well all over the world!! Their books are written so well and illustrated beautifully! I had no idea they went on d d In the early days! So cool to see they’ve done so well!

I feel like the description is so thorough, I have no need to watch the video after reading. Cheers, saved me 13 mins of my time!

Kelly looks like she could teach fortune telling and chemistry in Hogwarts

They left out the part where Evan Davis said, “I am very happy to announce that the other Venture Capitalists have agreed to the terms brought on the table, and the deal has indeed closed!”

Why didn’t they make a book for Jenny? Oh, she’s out.

When you've bought the book even before seeing this video 😯

Peter's initial behaviour is suggestive of a man whose default is to find things passe. The fact he chooses to immediately express it is suggestive of a toddler's mind. This mixture of wordly arrogance and petulance is what you'd expect from a spoiled despot. He simply always seems too greedy for anyone else's own good. He's like a shark - you'll frequently see him humourlessly eying the pitcher with beady eyes before he does what he possibly thinks is a charming Cowell-like about-face by smiling. But the shark never shows you its gleaming grin until its jaws are eagerly waiting to devour you.

Entrepreneurs: Explaining a charming entry into the blessed world of childhood Peter: 😞😞😞

It's simple: The Dragon's extra input is more valuable than someone simply supplying money so they should get a higher percentage. Explain to your current shareholders that having a dragon on-board would make their shares more valuable and turn over profit more quickly.

Jenny is obviously not there because she’s still out....

HAHAHA, never have I seen such a weird vibe from all parties after agreeing on a deal

Asi Sharabi in my language means "We are drunk"

I’ve bought a hand full of these for my niece and nephew and friends kids and they’re awesome!

Well done Piers. I hope it worked out for everyone.

According to the Telegraph, published when the episode initially aired, they did in fact close the deal and have grown exponentially because of the exposure of Dragons Den and Piers' expertise.

I’ve seen pictures of kids with these they look so happy!!

Na hows it only been posted 1 minute ago and I’m already watching it

My lord, it was really bugging me how they were rolling their eyes at the dude while he was explaining his book. Like this guy is trying to tell you about this thing he’s passionate about and you couldn’t even bother.

🤣 Debra meaden "no no no THIS IS NOT FAIR YOU CAN'T DO THAT"!

Deborah's face in the thumbnail made me almost have to spit my drink out. 🤣

Legend is it, that they are still negotiating !

"We're going to create a new exciting company." You're certainly not making it exciting, monotone-man.

Jenny “I can’t read or write, therefore I’m out”

Oh, Debbie got her knickers slightly in the twist today, hasn't she? 😂

The way Peter was rollings his eyes during the pitch. I would tell him he is out after the pitch

Jenny: I’m not in this episode and for that reason, I’m out.

I bought my boy one of these when he turned 2 - 4 years ago - it is his pride and joy and speaks, already, of handing it down, after reading to his kids (a little ahead of himself is me boy). He also learnt to write his name at 2 and a half because of this book. Sincerely hope you guys have done well, with or without your dragon . . . . .

Why is there 60 billion adverts in a short video. Pain in the arse

Peter’s face at the beginning had me in bits.

I feel its very obvious when a pitch is made on dragons den purely for the TV publicity. I actually think Piers felt somewhat the same and wanted to have an attempt of satisfying for himself if it was the case by making his offer. He would be exposed to further information without question now. I may be entirely wrong but its just a hunch i guess.

For two minutes, the Dragons are completely engrossed like children 😆.

Always interesting watching web or tech pitches from the past.

I gave one of these to my nephew, he loved it!

Why is he so hesitant just saying "I'm interested, we will talk to him, let's do this"?!

Duncan "I only deal in misery, if this was a test tube of pure misery, I'd have invested, but it isn't, so I'm out".

12:56 Piers... “Well they might do” 😂🤣

My mom has bought books like these for my nieces and my son

Is "shrewd negotiation" how they say "belligerently harassed, cornered, and offered unfair terms" these days?

Savage with the thumbnail 😅

Bought for my daughter 7 years ago when she was a baby. Lovely book that she will have for life

Awesome out coming!!!!

Is Jenny downstairs just helping herself to water?

Duncan is the man 🙌🏻 the show died when he left

Peters face was priceless lmao....

I bought one of these for my kid after seeing their ads on the tube

Personalised books should offer more than just a name, I think you would need a list of fields. My sister had a personalised Christmas book where she was Santa’s Little Helper and it had me and my brothers name in it also. Also included her birthday.

23 Million in sales baby 2019 go get them guys.

Peter at the beginning 😂

I love the thumbnail they chose lol

the artwork is amazing

They came to advertise the book, that's all

I would definitely buy it in a heartbeat! Awesome!

he just outplayed them all. they all went out without even asking lol

11:54 Deborah had NO RIGHT BUTTING IN as She declared Herself OUT!!! Perce is SO KOOL!!!