Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Dr Caroline Howard, Chris Kurt-Gabel and Lee Jason Taylor walked into the Den in 2012 with a resuscitation and life support business. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 32% of the business.

The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.

The Deal

A deal was struck on the show. Duncan Bannatyne offered £50,000 for 32%, and Dr Caroline Howard, Chris Kurt-Gabel and Lee Jason Taylor accepted.

It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.

What Happened After the Show

A to E Training & Solutions Ltd is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2012, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is A to E Training & Solutions Ltd Still in Business?

Yes. A to E Training & Solutions Ltd appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at A Turner & Sons Sausage Ltd, Envirothaw, Poppets Ltd (Popagami), DrumChasers (Music Fix Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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