4. Morgan Hipworth , a 17 year old boy had approached the
sharks for an investment of 200,000$ for 20% stake in Bistro
Morgan.
Aim : Flagship Stores
Story : 15 months old business , During initial 8 days
10,000 were sold , present valuation $1m , last year revenue
500,000 & profit $130,000, supplier to 20 cafes in Melbourne.
INTRODUCTION
5. 5
QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE SHARKS
Idea Origination
Daily Routine
Financial performance of the previous year
Why the sharks should invest ?
6. 6
Passionate.
Hard work. (60hrs a week )
No future roadmap.
Gain on the part of investors not mentioned.
In the need of the hour, desperation was seen on part of
Morgan.
He stuck to his offer despite the counter offer.
He enjoyed doing his work.
Dedication.
KEY LEARNINGS
7. 7
NEGOTIATION
(OFFER AND COUNTER OFFERS)
Offer : 200,000 AUD for 20% equity
Offer 1: 200,000 AUD for 42% equity by Jannine
Offer 2: 200,000 AUD for 30% equity by Steve
Counter Offer by Morgan: 200,000 AUD for 25%
Counter Offer by Jannine: 200,000 AUD for 33% equity
Negotiation offered by Morgan was sticking to float only
20 % stake of his company
The Sharks didn’t accept the offer but Jannine offered to
be Morgan’s mentor
8. 8
PRESENT STATUS OF THE COMPANY
• December 2016: Morgan opened his own permanent store called Bistro Morgan
Bakehouse at the age of 16
• October 2020: Morgan appeared on Junior MasterChef Australia as a guest judge
• 2021: The now-19-year-old has since built a million dollar business
• Bistro Morgan is now known as Bistro Morgan Bakehouse serving up more than just
doughnuts with breakfast, lunch, brunch, coffee & other treats on the menu