Dragons’ Den Stars Join Bid for Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada's best known investors Robert Herjavec, Arlene Dickinson, Wes Hall, and Manjit and Ravinder Minhas are “in” for the Neko Sparks Group bid for Ottawa Senators. The star-studded group already includes celebrity partners Snoop Dogg, Olympian Donovan Bailey and comedian Russell Peters.

Canada’s best-known investors join forces with Neko Sparks Group bid with more celebrity partners Snoop Dogg, Olympian Donovan Bailey and comedian Russell Peters.

Arlene: I’m just so excited for this. Neko’s vision and commitment are easy to get behind. We’re “in” with our capital, and of course our commitment to the Ottawa Senators. “

Wes Hall: “Supporting a BIPOC-led bid is everything for me. This would be a significant and historic move and I’m proud to be bringing fire to the ice.”

Neko Sparks says, “the value they bring is invaluable: Arlene is a highly respected marketer and iconic entrepreneur who’s made her mark investing in and building brands through her VC fund. Wes is a power player in some of the biggest exits in Canadian history and is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s most influential businessmen. Manjit Minhas and Ravinder Minhas have extensive experience in building global liquor brands, entertainment content and massive supporters of diversity in sport and business. Robert Herjavec, through his background can support many of the customer and data analytics that we are looking to harness for the team. While each has an extensive rolodex of contacts and skillsets, we are most excited because of the caliber of each individual. We are thrilled about their involvement.

TAAG, an Ottawa-based professional service firm, has created a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV); a consortium for Canadian investors to participate on Sparks’ groups bid for the Ottawa Senators. “We are excited to have this group of power-play investors join our team and connect directly to our community” says Colin Keddy, Director of Family office for TAAG. This initiative is led by TAAG team Andrew Abraham, Colin Keddy and Andrej Litvinjenko.

Alex Bishop of ConciergeGroup Inc. has been part of the TAAG team as it relates to the Sparks’ bid. “I am overjoyed to support the Sparks Bid Adding these high-profile investors is amazing, Their impact will be of significant value.” says Alex.