Michael Wekerle
Michael Wekerle is a Canadian entrepreneur and television personality, best known as a former star on the reality show 'Dragons' Den.' He gained prominence in the business world as a trader on Bay Street and later made headlines for purchasing the iconic El Mocambo music venue in Toronto in 2014 for $3.8 million. Despite investing over $30 million in renovations to revitalize the historic club, Wekerle has faced significant financial challenges, including a recent court filing from a lender seeking receivership due to defaulted loans totaling nearly $88 million across several companies he controls.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 49,985 | $1,700,000 | 2,236$ |
| Totals | 3 | 38,005,238 | 49,985 | $1,700,000 | 2,236$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Toronto’s El Mocambo is up for sale after its owner, former Dragon’s Den star Michael Wekerle, defaulted on $55.6-million in debt.
4
Canada:
Michael Wekerle is the owner of the El Mocambo music venue who defaulted on $55.6-million in debt.
3
Canada:
Michael Wekerle is the owner of the iconic Toronto music venue The El Mocambo and a former star of Dragons' Den.
5
Canada:
Michael Wekerle is the owner of the iconic Toronto music venue The El Mocambo and a former star of Dragons' Den.
5