PlayCubes Takes the Dragons’ Den—Arlene and Michele Say They’re In!

Last night, Tokidos had the incredible opportunity to appear on Dragons' Den on CBC. We’re thrilled to share that our CEO, Ralph, successfully secured a deal with two of Canada’s most respected entrepreneurs—Arlene Dickinson and Michele Romanow.

The PlayCubes pitch featured two of our brightest "team members," Clara and Jovyn, who demonstrated firsthand how our interactive, screen-free PlayCubes work.

Their confidence and energy made a lasting impression on the Dragons, with Jovyn boldly stating he could play with PlayCubes for "10 hours!"

Ralph shared later, “The kids were our greatest asset. Seeing them engage with the product reminded everyone in the room why we do what we do.”

The Dragons brought the heat on when asking questions about the business. They asked about everything from our production process to marketing strategy to our plans for scaling. 

Having just closed a funding round, we were ready, but it was clear that not every Dragon was on board with the pre-market stage of PlayCubes. Manjit Minhas was the first to step away, citing a lack of sales at this point. Bryan and Wes soon followed as their experience didn’t align with our goals.

Then came the moment we had hoped for: Arlene and Michele teamed up to make an offer! Together, their combined expertise in marketing and technology was exactly what we were looking for to take PlayCubes to the next level. Ralph accepted the deal and walked out of the Den with a strong partnership that aligns perfectly with our mission.

“We're excited about what this means for Tokidos and our mission to reduce screen time for kids worldwide,” Ralph said after the pitch. “This is more than just a financial boost—it’s about working with people who believe in our vision to nurture curiosity and creativity in kids everywhere.”

This appearance marks a major milestone in Tokidos’ journey as we continue to lead the charge in screen-free, educational play experiences. The future is bright, and we can’t wait to share more exciting news in the coming months.

About Tokidos

Tokidos is on a mission to solve kid screen addiction by creating innovative, science-powered games that engage and inspire. Our flagship product, PlayCubes, offers children screen-free digital play that grows with them, fueling curiosity and cognitive development in a fun and interactive way.