Bruce Croxon facts for kids

Bruce Croxon (born January 1, 1960) is a Canadian businessman and TV personality. He is known for starting the popular dating website Lavalife. Bruce also appeared on the TV show Dragons' Den. Today, he helps new companies grow at Round13 Capital. He also co-hosts a TV show called The Disruptors.

Lavalife: A Big Idea

Bruce Croxon helped start Lavalife in 1987. He worked with his partners Nick Paine, David Chamandy, and Ed Lum. Bruce was a leader in the company. He helped it grow to almost $100 million in sales. Lavalife had over two million users. In 2004, Bruce led the sale of Lavalife. The company was sold for $152.5 million.

Dragons' Den: Investing in Dreams

Bruce Croxon was a "Dragon" on the TV show Dragons' Den. He was on the show from 2011 to 2013. On the show, Canadian business people presented their ideas. They hoped to get money and help from the "Dragons." The Dragons are successful investors. Bruce invested in several businesses. These included Balzac's Coffee and Custom Tattoo Design. Bruce left the show in 2013. He wanted to focus on his new company, Round 13 Capital.

Round 13 Capital: Helping Companies Grow

Round 13 Capital was started in Toronto, Ontario, in 2012. Bruce Croxon founded it with his partners John Eckert and Scott Pelton. This company is a "venture capital firm." This means they invest money in growing Canadian companies. They look for businesses that could become very successful. Round 13 Capital mainly invests in technology and digital companies.

The Disruptors: News for the Future

The Disruptors is a TV show on BNN. Bruce Croxon co-hosts the show with Amber Kanwar. The show talks about exciting business trends from around the world. It also gives advice to smaller Canadian companies. These companies want to grow quickly. The show helps viewers learn about new technologies. It also features Canadian entrepreneurs who are changing how we live and work.