Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Now he employs 20 people in three units and plans to bring in 13 more staff to him prepare and deliver 7,000 healthy meals a week. Who is Marco Hajikypri? Dragons' Den reject who founded Professional The best Black Mirror episodes of all time, ranked, 10 best nature documentaries to watch on Earth Day, Who should be the next James Bond? Marco Hajikypri (@marco_madman) Instagram photos and videos He claimed the business was worth 16 million, but Coventry multi-millionaire Jojar Singh Dhinsa offered him a staggering 90 million for the company. But one thing weve learned from years of bitter experience and by looking at Donald Trumps Twitter account for about five minutes is: dont believe everything you read on the internet. 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I've had hate mail, it's been awful.'. An entrepreneur who was rejected by Dragons' Den and then claims to have turned down a 90 million offer for his company has been forced to sell his house and borrow a Smart car just a few months later. And what, pray tell, is this multi-level marketing system? He said: "All you have to do is share the app with four people, who get four people on board and so on. 'I started with a three-in-one cooker in the back of my brother's barbershop and we have just expanded it from there. "Within three months you will be eating for free and by month seven you should be earning a minimum of 5,277 a month.". 'There's no contract so you can cancel at any time and you don't have to get other people involved if you don't want to.'. Company name changed pro gaines LIMITED\certificate issued on 12/02/15. "Where I live there are speed bumps so it wouldn't be very good.". Ive had hate mail, its been awful.. And the Brummie ProGains boss has had to sell his house after abuse and a sales drop, Don't miss any TV and showbiz news - sign up to free alerts. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. An entrepreneur rejected by Dragons Den who then turned down a 90 million offer for his company has had to sell his house and car. ', Months after appearing on Dragons' Den, Marco had expanded to three units in West Bromwich and employed 33 people to prepare and deliver 7,000 meals a week. Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Marco Hajikypri owned a 50,000 Audi Q7 but now borrows partner's Smart car He is now renting a home while he ploughs cash back into health food business Entrepreneur was told his business was. Marco Hajikypri blasted the Dragons as "pathetic" after appearing on the show Credit: . He famously told TV star Peter Jones that he would "regret" turning him down, before saying: "I don't class the Dragons as rich". You've rejected analytics cookies. 'I've certainly proved them (the Dragons) wrong. Marco Hajikypri used to drive a 50,000 Audi Q7 but now has to borrow his girlfriends Smart car. A victory for the underdog. Unlike the Dragons.". It has filed no accounts. "I know this business and what its potential is - I've recently released a kid's game which teaches them how to eat healthily. Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace, HMV to reopen original flagship store after four year closure, Mller recall Cadbury desserts because of Listeria contamination, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes. The business sells itself on allowing people to create their own fresh meals, with balanced protein, carbs and fat. A few questions, if we may. Hajikypri believes one day that his empire will be worth over a billion pounds. 'Pretend I've got Thierry Henry at 18 years of age I know he's going to be the best striker in the premiership so I'm not just going to let him go cheap. , updated 'I'm glad the Dragons turned me down as I've done very well without their help. Dragons' Den reject Marco Hajikypri who stormed off show - The Sun Hajikypri was furious after the Dragons valued his business at well below 2million and Deborah Meaden told him, "this is like arguing with cotton wool!" when he objected to the price tag. Still way short of a 16 millionvaluation. PRO GAINS LIMITED - Find and update company information "What's the point in buying a sports car and a mansion when all I do is live with my partner and go to work every day? "This is like arguing with cotton wool," she added. "The business is now valued at around 16m," he added, "when the Dragons didn't even think it was worth 2m. She told the businessman: Its not trade marked is it? "I thought my offer was something to be proud of after Dragons' Den, but people thought I came across as arrogant. "I think people are forgetting that I came from nothing, I used to have to sleep in the back of my car, and started off with 30. Rejected 'Dragons Den' Businessman Is Offered 90m For His - LADbible Marco Hajikypri who was rejected by Dragons' Den, and then turned down a 90 million offer for his company has had to sell his house and car. I think I have been portrayed by some media outlets as a money grabber, which is not true because Im all about giving back. To accept or reject analytics cookies, turn on JavaScript in your browser settings and reload this page. In July, he said: "The business wasn't for sale, he (Jojar) saw me on Dragon's Den and we had a chat and I explained to him the vision for this company and he put a bid in. from 558a Walsall Road Great Barr Birmingham B42 1LR United Kingdom to 239 Bullsmoor Lane Enfield Middlesex EN1 4SB on 27 January 2016 - link opens in a new window - 1 page. Food and Drink Platform www.your-cook.com. Roles associated with Mr Marco Hajikypri within the recorded businesses include: Director Remove These Ads 08:34 BST 03 Aug 2017 Marco Hajikypri confidently went into the den offering 5 percent of his company Pro Gains for 125,000. Dragons Den contestants are known for over-estimating the value of their businesses but one entrepreneur who was rejected turned down by TVs most fearsome panel is serious when he says he believes his company will one day be worth 1 billion. I didnt want their money anyway, I just wanted their contacts, but Ive worked hard to achieve success on my own. "The fact that I turned down the money and had the ambition to push on and make more is to my credit, I think. Marco says: All you have to do is share the app with four people, who each get four people on board and so on. Body of Iraq weapons inspector David Kelly is dug up and A frightfully boozy night! He stood confidently in front of the Dragons, made his pitch and requested a 5 per cent investment worth 125 000 from the five investors. He said: Since I went public with my offer, my business has been massively affected. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He and his fiancee slept in his car for six months, working 38 hour shifts, cooking and delivering meals to customers. Within three months you will be eating for free and by month seven you should be earning a minimum of 5,277 a month might (might, see below) be theoretically possible, but its absolute nonsense. I'm driving a Smart car but it's not a joke. marco hajikypri - Sales Director - seeds of needs ltd | LinkedIn There are more important things. Marco was first up on the bill out of all the entrepreneurs and has grafted with blood sweat and tears to get his diet meal delivery company, Professional (Pro) Gains off the ground since 2015. Marco, from Great Barr, Birmingham, went on BBCs Dragons Den last year with his Pro Gains healthy meals service. Marco told multi-millionaire Peter Jones he would regret his decision not to invest, and perhaps he was right. Im here to succeed and Im going to succeed in my product. Owners face tougher rules amid fears boom is harming locals. 'He's 97 now and he's only just stopped driving and that is from eating a healthy diet with no oil and no fats. He does not mince his words and delivers a firm statement to the Dragons that shows that he means business and where his aspirations lie, and simply states have you ever met someone whose that ambitious who wants to be free from life and be a billionaire?, The businessman went on to say, Ive worked hard to be where I am today and Ive suffered alot. Unlike the DragonsThe business is now valued at around 16 million, when the Dragons didnt even think it was worth 2 million. Dragons' Den Director of Pro Gains | by YourCook | Medium How an investing trick can protect your family's nest egg but you must be careful how you do it, MIDAS SHARE TIPS: We still needoil - so tap in to the search for profitsby the barrel withJersey Oil & Gas, MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Focus on cleaner fossil fuel in Africa with Afentra - the firm backing an 'African energy transition', INVESCO MONTHLY INCOME PLUS: 'Income engine' powers 2bn bond fund to 6% a year. You can change your cookie settings at any time. for PROFESSIONAL GAINS MEALS LTD (10745148), (of the document filed at Companies House), Companies House does not verify the accuracy of the information filed. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published9:23,26 July 2017 BST.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}}| Last updated15:37,20 March 2018 GMT. Posts Tagged. Undeterred by Meadens reservations and dismissive response, he said he owned the company which is making him money and it didnt matter about the trademark. For our money, were fairly sure the Dragons will be sleeping easy tonight. Dragons' Den reject Marco Hajikypri claims his business is now worth 90million Credit: BPM Media. He claimed the business was then worth 16 million but that Coventry multi-millionaire Jojar Singh Dhinsa saw his potential and was prepared to buy the business for 90 million. "There are a lot of things I want to buy. The comments below have not been moderated. Hajikypri also claimed that his current setup could turnover 25 million in the unit that he is in right now. Batman! Something went wrong, please try again later. He said: I have turned down the offer to buy the business, even at that huge figure, because I want to build it up myself. Oh, its going to be worth a billion pounds isnt it. Money doesnt scare me, I know what the value is. 'I think I have been portrayed by some media outlets as a money grabber, which is not true because I'm all about giving back. Meaden was not impressed with this oversight and questioned what else Marco was was not aware of in his business. At an average of 4.90 per meal, the entire income (turnover) of the company is 1.8 million. 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Rejected and slaughtered by Deborah Meaden on the BBC Two show, Dragons Den, Marco Hajikypri left the show not knowing where to turn. 'I might not make a profit for the next two years. Especially Michael Gove, he bloody loves it. Dragon Nick Jenkins founder of online personalised card company Moonpig, thought that Marco didnt need the Dragons money as he would thrive better without an investor and would probably drive the investor mad and vice versa. Dragon's Den reject Marco Hajikypri's company, ProGain Meals, uses what looks like AI generated faces with fake names as staff members; not only that, but the supposed staff is the same as SWBHolland's, making it even easier to spot the lie using Google. Its the classic press tendency: build-them-up and knock-them-down. "I didn't want their money anyway, I just wanted their contacts, but I've worked hard to achieve success on my own.". Sales are down by 80 per cent and Ive had to sell my house and my car. "I have a responsibility to the people that I employ too, and to have to tell people that there's no work for them breaks my heart. In any business there are bumps in the road and there will continue to be. Take that Dragons! Building Economy's with The SON Of The World . "He said 'come and have a chat with me I want to speak to you.'. Registered office address changed from 239 Bullsmoor Lane Enfield Middx EN1 4SB United Kingdom to Unit 2 Camp Lane Handsworth Birmingham B21 8JF on 3 October 2018. Public but Private. I ordered from www.prograinsmeals.com and the food arrived off and in broken trays and made it a total mess. He claimed the business was then worth 16 million but that Coventry multi-millionaire Jojar Singh Dhinsa saw his potential and was prepared to buy the business for 90 million. I'm driving a Smart car but it's not a joke. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Im really gutted. Marco Hajikypri, 28, boldly claimed that his Professional Gains business would eventually be worth "billions". Ive certainly proved them wrong. Suleyman questioned hygeine standards because he was concerned with healthy and safety issues. Mr Hajikypri, who started out with 30 of chicken, rice and brocolli cooked on his brother's hob, told MailOnline only an offer over 250million would make him 'bat an eyelid' but insists selling up would be as painful as 'cutting off one of my testicles'. The company has now expanded to 33 people, so you can charitably suggest, by scaling up, that the income might have grown to 3 million, and the profit to 300,000. 'Avon make over 13.1billion a year from selling beauty products, I'd be an idiot to sell my business, and someone really has got to put a good offer in. I didnt want their money anyway, I just wanted their contacts, but Ive worked hard to achieve success on my own. On this episode the Dragons came face to face with exceptionally confident Birmingham businessman Marco Hajikypri who I personally know and he is most definitely a very passionate, determined, ambitious and driven individual. 'I want to buy an island for 48million and I'm going to get 100million to do up that island. He has turned down three offers from two investors which have reached 115 million, including from Coventry multi-millionaire Jojar Singh Dhinsa. 18:12 BST 03 Aug 2017. Marco Hajikypri, 28, boldly claimed that his Professional Gains business would eventually be worth "billions". We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our services and to make improvements. I also agree with Jenkins assessment. It describes how a Birmingham businessman turned down by BBC entrepreneur show Dragons Den has now been offered 90 MILLION for his company, health food business Professional Gains. He provided the Dragons with a selection of Professional Gains proteins and showed them the menu of the 420 meal combinations that are available. Dragon's Den reject Marco Hajikypri's company, ProGain Meals - Reddit Ive certainly proved them wrong. Or they can subscribe to the Pro Gains app and also get paid a. Now, Hajikypri claims that he has turned down an offer of 90 million big ones for his business, which provides tailor-made fresh meals, with balanced protein, carbs, fat and vegetables, costing an average of 4.90 a time,by a local multi-millionaire. And he is confident the progress will continue over the next few years so confident he was able to turn down the enormous monstrous 90m offer. Howeverthe mechanic works, Marco is suggesting that people could be earning 63,000 a year in just seven months time. 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Please dont look me in the eye and tell me you thought you had a trade mark., When Mr Hajikypri described himself as an "open book" she snapped back: "You're not an open book because clearly you told me categorically, several times you've got a trademark and you haven't - so what else are you completely wrong about in your business?". And its profit? "I think people have perceived me as arrogant and a money-grabber, which simply isn't true. "You don't own it.". The situation is a far cry from his success in July, when he told the Birmingham Mail he had been offered 90 million for his company Professional Gains. Dragons' Den reject who stormed off BBC show after 'foolish - The Sun I told Peter Jones, you will regret it - and he will. He said: 'People believe I'm deluded and that's because they believe in their minds that they can't do it. He said: I gave them an opportunity to feature in my business. Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. Marco Hajikypri previously said that his idea was worth 1bn Credit: BPM Media 7 The entrepreneur said that he believed people had perceived him as arrogant Credit: BBC 7 The hopeful. His company, Professional Gains Meals, which provides healthy meals tailored to the customer, has since expanded to three units and employees 33 people. The best Netflix TV shows you should be watching. The 61 best documentaries on Netflix: time to get real! But now Marco, from Great Barr, Birmingham, admits its worth has plummeted. Hello! The company is worth 1 million now. said Marco. But just a few months later, Marco had expanded to three units in West Bromwich and employed 33 people to prepare and deliver 7,000 meals a week. He tells the Dragons the same point, with you lot involved Im going to get there quicker. Its gonna be worth more money with you, its gonna make my success quicker.. 'My grandfather came to England with 7 and worked hard selling food. Editor, Marcus Herbert, http://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.progainsmeals.com, https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/09407495/insolvency. "I think I have been portrayed by some media outlets as a money grabber, which is not true because I'm all about giving back. "I've certainly proved them wrong. 'There are a lot of things I want to buy'. PRO GAINS LIMITED - Company Credit Reports, Company Accounts, Director It is not known if it is genuine. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "I'm not an idiot, you hear it all the time that people sell their business too early. I think its going to be worth a BILLION pounds. Following the show he blasted the Dragons as "pathetic"and said he was only ever on the show for their contacts, not their investment. The meals from Professional Gains are all made to be part of a balanced diet and cost an average of 4.90. Dragons' Den reject 'worth 90m' is now driving a Smart car Jones said that not many people could turnover 250000 from nothing. Peter Jones then asked a series of questions around Marcos future valuation of Pro Gains at 2.5 million. They are going to regret it. Martin Robinson, Uk Chief Reporter For Mailonline, 'We're not your enemies!' We wanted to use the Dragons to increase our sales through networking. Marco, from Great Barr, Birmingham, says:Its not worth that yet, but the potential investor Coventry multi-millionaire Jojar Singh Dhinsa has the vision to see what I could be making in a few years time. How seeing a private dentist need not hurt your wallet as much as you fear: But how much will you pay - and what is the best way to fund your treatment? From climate change to volcanos and marching penguins. Im driving a Smart car but its not a joke. 5 Dragons' Den reject Marco Hajikypri claims his business is now worth 90million Credit: BPM Media 5 The Birmingham-based businessman was unanimously rejected by the Dragons' Den panel The. 'I've had lots of abuse from people thinking I'm money-grabbing and arrogant, and a lot of customers have stopped buying my product.
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