Scientist Triggers Chain Reaction of Bids in the Den | Dragons’ Den
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- čas přidán 21. 10. 2021
- Next into The Den is scientist Marc Wileman or ‘Mad Marc'. Wileman is the founder of Sublime Science, a business that makes science “awesome” for primary school-age children across the country with science parties, workshops, shows, and more. He’s seeking £50,000 in return for a 10% equity stake.
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Most people overvalue their company. This guy undervalued it.
Not true, he correctly valued the dragons. He had capped out at a certain size, the company no doubt needed redesigning to expand further. Dragons are particularly adept at expanding businesses, and will easily bring 10% more value with their connections and contracts. He is looking to quadruple the business at least.
@@carbon1255 true but still undervalued it as 3 came in on his precise terms. I think one of them would have given him a buy back 5% to secure the deal, or maybe given more cash for the 10.
Disagree. He valued it accordingly.
no, he did not. he did not need the money, but cannot go there without a cash injection. he was looking for contacts, international relations and general help with a growing business.
@@bartduynstee1577 you explain the reason he chose to undervalue his company. Congrats
He easily could have had 5 offers, if only he said he needed some office space for his laboratory. Touker would have instant awoken
LOL 😂
haha brilliant
If you want to get some offers from the dragons, it's pretty simple...
Just make sure to wear a nice looking suit and once you are in front of them you need to drop your pants. They will immediately be impressed by your big balls and should get incredibly excited. After that, throw them a few insults to insure your superiority. Now you can do your presentation normally and at the end I guarantee you they'll fight each other to give you their money. Enjoy being a millionaire!
😂😂
Lmao
Narrator was incorrect. He never looked geeky. He looked composed and confident. I don't remember ever seeing a better pitch.
In other pitches, the entrepreneur actually thanks the Dragons for their offers or after they go out. This one was highly dismissive.
@@jdrodrigues7 Dude...everybody thanks. You're getting the edited version and most probably it wasn't included in this video.
I recommend watching the pitch of Sam Jones from Gener8. That guy also had 4 offers from dragons for exactly what he asked for. Even Peter didn't bargain. In fact, Peter was the first one to offer all the money for the asked percentage.
He still looks geeky though
Geeks can't be composed and confident?
I'm in the US, and used both his books teaching "fun science" through experiments, first, with my own children, and then, with my Girl Scout Troop. He actually made science exciting to all of the children under my care!
That's great that it worked out, I was just wondering that after I watched this!
That’s kool mate 👍
Sod off if you're in the US
@@sesu5604 why would you say that?
@@sesu5604 🛎🔚
Burst out laughing at Peter's offer... He's such a funny character.. Before he even started talking, I was sitting here thinking 'go on..ask for double' 😂
Yeah and if you want another laugh, look at his face when the entrepreneur decides to take a different offer at 12:18
@@Kris_Aalst he's too greedy. Serves him right
@@Mainoffender69 I've noticed he jumps in first. I assume he does this so he can set the bar low.
The balls on Peter to casually offer asking price for double share, when 3 other dragons had already offered 10%. So glad Nick and Sarah teamed up on this one.
Ahhahahaahahah brilliant I did the exact same
Nick Jenkins seems like such a solid guy
He’s definitely my favourite dragon I agree, I’d rly recommend listening to him on the diary of a ceo podcast, extremely likeable chap
I love Nick Jenkins, a truly down-to-earth kind of bloke 👍
Best DD would be Nick, Richard, Peter, Deborah, and Duncan.
@@Paaraadox I tend to agree with you, Erik.. but I do love Sara!
I think it’s just the way his trousers fit tbh
Marc adjusting his glasses whenever a dragon makes an offer 👓
I reckon he’s copying the professor (Alvaro Antonio García Pérez) in Money Heist. He even looks a bit like him 😂
Nah it's just fake glasses to look like a proffesor I bet he doesn't wear them usually
@@entropydomain haha this aired like 4 ish years back way before money heist released
its so he can get a closer look at the dragons faces
@@rahulbsai Time travel confirmed!
The look on Peters face when he makes the offer suggests that even he doesn't think its a good idea
Such a weird move. I think he knew he wouldn't be selected so made an offer that was never going to work.
Even his ideas were odd. What mother buys a red letter day experience for their kids party?
Peter's ego demands the biggest slice of the pizza
I'm out.
I'll take 10% yeah.
Me too.
Seems fair.
Peter: I want to bury this, I want 20% and your left testicle as a keyring for your house keys.
@@NeilBlaiberg No Peter was probably thinking He could have more value then the other Dragons and would probably of negotiated a rechit deal.
He should've gone with 15 percent. 20 is too high. I think he was just going to spice it up a little bit since the other dragons' offer are too straight forward. Not a bad deal if he got it, but he clearly not that keen about it either.
Peter got that so wrong. Imagine wanting twice what everyone else is willing to accept. Way too greedy and way too arrogant, doesn’t usually get it that wrong.
That's his style. By asking double the amount it might appear as a more valuable offer.
TRUE! Peter didnt give reasons why HE is worth 20%. He just made the offer and stopped. HE didnt say I have contacts at this or that retail, I can connect you with travel and tourism.....unless what peter said was cut off in the post production filming for time sake.
He clearly didn’t really want it and knew he wouldn’t get it. Just stuck the offer in to make the show more interesting but he would never get it at that price with the other offers on the table along with the weak proposition he had for the business.
Peter was hoping that if the enterpreneur shows any kind of interest to his offer, it would alienate the other dragons and make them go out on their own. Usually, if the entrepeneur is targeting Peter and has less working brain cells, this tactic will likely work.
Good thing Marc didnt show even a slight interest
@@JazzyMarineVet He did name and imply what his contacts could do just before his offer. It wasn't his best showmanship though.
So glad Peter didn’t get this one, what a joke of an offer contacts or no contacts
I loved how Mark kept pushing his glasses up every time they offered I feel that
It's all in the editing. One push? 5 pushes?
Every time they offered you feel that?
He reminded me of that evil villain in the third season of sherlock when he did that.
So refreshing to see a positive pitch from start to finish from all involved ,there wasn't a single negative comment from the dragons ,a rare Deborah medan beg ,and a not so obvious deal with nic and Sarah, I would have assumed it would have been Deborah, Peter was out for me when he asked for 20 % ,he was never getting that ,great pitch bravo 👏
Peter and Deborah should have tried to combine forces, their views of expansion through different outlets first before going global would have been an interesting path. Anyways, what a great business for once in the Den!
@@datcollie975 I have a feeling with a revised offer they could have clinched it ,alas ,too late
@@datcollie975 I’m sure if Peter and Deborah need advice they will come to CZcams comments
Thanks for the spoiler man
@@CharlieboyTop ha ha ,im sure we could learn from them ha
Mark's glasses adjustment in the edit is brilliant.
Dude literally just walked in and started blasting
3 years later after reaching over a million kids in the UK Marc sold the company to Hyphen Capital.
oh? What a clever lad!
How much for?
How much for ??
I would guess it’d be somewhere in the 50m region - considering it was doing 4 fold what it was doing when this episode aired & he’d already admitted to being a millionaire on the show - not to mention when a venture capitalist buys you out, they always pay over the odds.
@@dazediss6629 he admitted to having £100,000+. I agree though, it’s a smart move to exit with a turnover like that
Nick just wanted a sneaky smooch from Sarah,25gs well spent 🤣
I saw that too, had to rewind it😂😂
Snifffffff
made a noise too
She hawt 🔥🔥🔥
You know you have done well when the dragons are pitching themselves to you. Great work
What a genuinely nice bloke he seemed, with a very strong pitch from start to finish, Peter was greedy and paid the price in my opinion!
yeah, what a nice guy.
One of the best and most concise pitches I’ve seen on here in a while. What a passionate man, brilliant pitch and great businessman. Congratulations.
Peter's pissed-off face was great to behold as Sarah and Nick won the bid!
I loved it. I love Peters crazy offers being declined.
lol it's all in the editing
Imagine the pitch on Sharktank USA, would have been ridiculous over rehearsed and over the top. I'm so glad we have the normal pitches at UK Dragon den!
Half of the pitches on Sharktank USA look completely deranged
C'mon man, who doesn't want to see Mark Cuban debate the ethics of the Big Bang Theory with a science guy, on national telly.
I like both DD and Sharktank. Sharktank USA has an edge over DD though in terms of negotiation dynamic that can take place between entrepreneurs and investors, which is much more realistic in what happens when entrepreneurs are going for investment. Also, "the sharks" seem to be willing to take a punt on things that "the dragons" would pass on. I prefer on DD that they don't push entrepreneurs to make a decision before other dragons have had a chance to make an offer, or say they will pull their offer if they don't say yes on the spot. Investment negotiations never happen like that in the real world.
Just in time for lunch.
Same :)
Just in time for the morning lol 7am
I love how most dragons den viewers eat when watching haha
I just had lunch :(
Got a ham sandwich over here
The way the Dragon's were so desperate to have their offer accepted i'm suprised we didn't see Debra pull a Basic Instinct style leg cross
I think she could pull it off as well 😂
Hahaha, gross 😂
LOL
😂😂😂😂😂
It would have definitely piqued my interest exponentially. I think Debra is incredibly sexy. Sarah is too though.
Hey Peter Jones what's better, 10% of something or 20% of nothing?
What support he can offer he think he deserves 20% you are not to judge what he wants
Peter didn't want to go in just wanted to flex his value is more than the others lol because he didn't want to go that low.
I do believe you could be right. He had no interest, and had no idea what he could offer. But this is an entertainment show and also a vessel for self promotion. So he has to involve himself. The only thing he could salvage was a his “alpha dragon” status.
Absolutely. He's my least favourite dragon for that reason. He didn't even really have anything to offer and he knew it.
He was so impressive, glad Nick and Sarah got the investment
Nick is awesome, he just radiates genius and compassion
How refreshing! In a world dominated by social media so-called influencers, it’s about time science takes precedence once more. Geek is the new cool 😎
I think Marc made the smartest possible decision. He ended up with the same investment, at the same price, but he gained two minds and their teams to help his company grow. A great result.
I agree it was the smartest of the decisions he was presented. However I feel like theoretically the perfect solution would’ve been Nick and Deborah sharing it, only because the holiday and entertainment work / industry would him a lot of extra revenue
I totally agree
This guy did flawlessly in the den-- I sooo badly wanted him to pick Nick and Sarah... most entrepreneurs choose Deb or Peter just cause, but thankfully, Mad Mark saw the passion in the two new dragons. I LOVE THIS
I found the amount of cuts to the guy adjusting his glasses hilarious 😂
whichever intern they have locked up in a basement writing these puns please release them.
Amazing pitch. Brilliant ethics. AND a money maker.
Go get 'em!
I still remember more than 10 years ago when I was a kid having a look inside a science/alternative store, I felt a big gust of wind hit my head and turned around clueless as to what caused it, it was crowded in the store and nobody was paying attention to me. This went on a few more times until a few teenagers bursted out laughing and revealed one of those blue wind cannons seen in the video. Was a harmless and funny prank that I still remember to this day.
Good read ahaha 🤣
I remember back in primary school, when there used to be "Science Fair Week" and some institution (or something can't remember who) would arrange these scientific related activities for the school to take part in.
This definitely would be very interesting experience for children and an opportunity for this business to target.
Young Touker: "I HATE science!! For that reason, I pout!!"
4:48 he went from a smile to serious face in a second 😂
Marc was well aware. He knew well his business remained composed all the way through and did excellent
12:19 Peter's face 😂 😂 😂
ya XD XD XD, Peter's mind voice "That Damn Nick"
@@lourdpravin1046 bra he couldn't help it 😂
Nick saved it at the end by offering to team up with Sarah. She knew it was a great idea too
When he came back from the wall and said, "Nick and Sarah I accept your offer" I was feeling like I've won a lottery😂😂
Mark is awesome!! The way he intently deciphers the dragons in a non judgemental way, has the biggest heart, laughs and then is dead pan straight faced again ready to think and consider.. the glasses movement.. the smoke..the fun.. hahaha He’s brill!
Can't get over how well this company is doing.
How much?
@@5mft Looks like a net worth position of approx 1.4 million pounds
You see, even ideas from Dragon’s den really good sometimes. And it’s unfortunate that he is actually doing it in the UK and I’ll be a successful, could’ve made a lot more money if you were in the United States.
Forgive the Siri typos but I couldn’t be bothered correct in it because I’m using voice over.
Anyways, I really do wish him all the best and this is one person I want to genuinely see him and his company succeed at a global level
@@ericbrearleynetworth of 1.4 mil for a company doesn't sound like a lot...
Man was never gonna fail with them numbers and that evaluation.
The scientist didn’t look or sound ‘geeky’ at all. He gave an detailed and thorough explanation of his business and outlined clearly how he wanted his business to expand.
He presented so well. Outstanding
to be honest I didnt totally get Peters retail vision for this, Red Letter Days obviously, but retail, what is he suggesting a branded magazine run? seems off to me.
i agree convenience stores wtf?!
@@dsmsl9734 Deboarh also gave a good idea, its a shame she didnt team up, so he could still do it. Peter gambled on an undefined idea, to ask for a bigger %, was never gonna happen.
right, 20 years ago maybe :-)
You could do so much in retail - make your own slime kits, for example. Any experiment could be deduced down into a safe and fun DIY at home kit.
@@jonyoung2057 sounds more toy store or supermarket, than convenience store
This brought a tear to my eye. Wonderful.
This was one of the best pitches for a long time. The lift part was funny
the grin on Nick's face as he proposes a collab with Sarah is priceless.
My goodness this guy is incredibly well spoken.
What a nice guy. Such a proper episode.
I loved this guy's concept and passion to teach children the wonders of science, he had a clear vision, a proven track record, he presented his idea and himself excellently, and deserves every success in the future.
Awesome pitch, really cool business, a sensible valuation recognising his want for a dragon rather than just cash and a great set of offers.
From the offers on the table I would also have been inclined to accept Nick and Sarah's offer also. The expertise Sarah has in licencing and franchising as well as Nick's knowledge of the online markets. To get both of them on board for just 10% equity is an absolute steal.
Also I'd love to work alongside Nick, he seems such a genuine bloke. I love his episode on Steven Bartlett's podcast
Not a sensible valuation!!! He has clearly undervalued it .. that's why everyone jumped in to accept his terms!
@@bluesque9687 he also clearly didnt need the money, and was looking for a dragons expertise and connections. So asking for less was a great move if he wanted a lot of offers.
As always, the den who do well in the den aren't the 'sigma male grindset entrepreneurs,' it's the people with a genuine passion who want to make a difference.
A difference to their bank account that is 😆
@@shino8854 both, passion is still important (at least until you become rich enough to be a dragon)
Peter should have gone for 15% and offered more money for it. He'd have got his bigger slice, but also showed that he saw the value in the proposal
but he did not need the money. the only way to have had a better offer, was to demand less equity.
He didn't want to invest just wanted to look like a hard ass
4:47 fastest laugh to serious I've ever seen
Good decision. I would choose Nick all day every day. His enthusiasm was bubbling over! Very exiting business/vocation.
The cool glasses adjustment this guy does is great!
Six figures in the bank, No office space needed
Touker has left the chat.
Here in the states, my wife used to work for a company called Mad Science that did exactly what this entrepreneur's company does. She really enjoyed it, and the kids loved it.
As a kid I always loved watching all of those Science shows that came on TV, but in my little city these sort of Science parties and events aren't even a thing so never had the chance to go to one, but if there were I would have definitely, lol, in fact I would go to one even today. Kids definitely love these things and love to see people doing it with passion.
Alright calm down
I just love how the british version of this type of show is way more chill. You don't have these crazy bidding wars of "250k for 25% of your bussiness, no 400k for 30%" just simple and to the point without extra drama.
I've noticed that goes for most british shows that have US equivalents
Watch the original Kitchen nightmares. Even that's more chill with the drama.
Except Top Gear
Great guy, great business. All the best to him.
If only I had a nickel for every time I heard “take this to the next level”
Sarah and Nick practically glued together! 💋 Now
The beautiful thing about Slime is swap letters around and they spell Smile 😊
I had one of those air bazookas as a kid, no idea that it was a product on this show. Glad to see the guy behind them is a chill dude
He didn't invent them
I am a science nerd and this really just warmed my ❤ 20/20
Often the valuation of a business is way off, and the dragons will always make that very clear. Unless… the valuation is way too LOW. Not a word from anyone, just trying to grab a bargain.
Happy new year, and after 2021, we understand kids and indeed society need more understanding of science!
Well-done Mad Mark hope everything's going well still for you
he sold the company in 2018 and severed his connection with it. The company is still going strong from the same location, but is now part of a group of companies doing that sort of thing.
Peters greed backfired there and screwed himself and Deborah because they've could of split it aswell. I bet he would of chosen them too if that were the case
I thought it was a decent gamble. He described a lot more value than any of the others did, when he talked about convenience stores and Red Letter Days. Plenty of other entrepreneurs have chosen Peter in the same situation.
Bro I used to study in an English school in Kuwait and one of my science professors used this in Physics class. It's crazy to find out he was the creator behind it the whole time. I always assumed it was a makeshift device by the prof.
3:58
Children LOVE things like this. It's amazing how their minds are drawn to anything curious and unknown.
Very smart deduction. It would in his case be better of the options to have both of them with their contacts and connections 2 help him expand while keeping a solid standing majority in stock. Outlet stores are great 2 sell items however not as much for the entertainment he is giving. Sure back in the days we would have people in makeshift booths giving away samples and allowing you to test products however over the last 30 years or so that has minimized to doing it just 2 keep that family friendly store ideal.
The British show Americans what rich, polite and reserved looks like. Just lovely.
Greetings from Sydney Australia.
Lol average british person is unfriendly and cold not polite.
What a nice guy, wish him the best with his real personal mission!
This was just pleasant through and through
Whenever Mark is getting a offer he adjusts his glasses 🤣
Make a CZcams channel, this guy is so very much presentable in a serious yet fun way.
Update: Seems like he does, but last videos were 11 years ago.
Take example for youtubers like The Action Lab etc.
LOVE this guy! Brilliant!
This Guy is the Real Deal and such a Worthy Goal & Business.
I would love to get a following part on each episode with the business success or failure of each peached deal.
I love this, we need more kids interested in the STEM subjects..
Ive played with some of his products when I was younger. Interesting to see him here asking for investors today after all these years
Good to see someone who knows what he is talking about and to deliver
This is one success that I hope really skyrockets. His honesty, and passion for educating children was extremely heartfelt and I hope he does go on to become a global teaching good guy.
Running kids parties is a real pain, but with these margins suffering the little devil's is worth it
I so envy how the dragons have such sharp business minds, I have no idea how they do what they do, I get lost in what they say but I so love this program.....
Great episode
This guy deserves an offer, as an engineering student I love eveyrhing when it comes to promote stem
Good decision. Peter's a smart guy, but this isn't a convenience store item at all and asking for 20% was either greed, arrogance, or both. I hope Nick and Sarah help this guy build a great company.
Peter offering to sell slime in a convenience store is like Touker’s offices
Me and my best friend loved to play with children's chemistry kit when we were younger and I looooved it.
I love seeing the dragons show their true colours when they don't get their way hahahahaha
Great product, my sort of thing, I love science and love the idea of making learning fun, i was a massive fan of Horrible Histories. Smart call on Marc's part, two dragons for the price of one
He walked out of there like a boss
Really enjoyable clip
Oh my dear lord! How many times do they need to show him fixing his glasses!!!!!! It's driving me insane!
They must be too big for him lol it's annoying me too
@@l10nfeeder55 I think it's literally the same clip that they keep playing over and over!
Happy friday lunchtime everyone
wow, would you look at that. another cod kiddo watching this vid at the same time. happy friday lunchtime to you too
@@Corrode get stuffed you budgie smuggler
The vortex blaster is super old actually. He's smart to start with such a niche toy.
Doesn’t matter how rich or successful you are sometimes arrogance and greed doesn’t always go together! Am glad Nick dropped that bombshell of an offer at the end turning Peter’s face into a muppet. Priceless!