Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Anti-Piracy Invention After Dragons’ Den?
Anti-Piracy Invention appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 4. The business was a piracy protection at cinemas. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Larry Thompson and Ron Vigna walked into the Den in 2005 with a piracy protection at cinemas. They were asking for N/A.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Larry Thompson and Ron Vigna left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Anti-Piracy Invention is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, 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 Anti-Piracy Invention Still in Business?
Yes. Anti-Piracy Invention 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 Concrete Canvas, Yakibox, Chocpix, K92 Co. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 05457251
- Registered Name
- ALMORAH INVENTIONS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2005-05-19
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 46180
- Registered Address
- 1 Kings Avenue, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3NA, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2019-08-31)
- Latest Financials
- Turnover
- £2761
- Net Profit
- £264
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £2372
- Period
- 1.9.18 to 31.8.19
- Officers
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GUERNSEY CORPORATE SECRETARIES LIMITED
— corporate-secretary (resigned 2017-08-07)
Studio G3, Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Road, London, W4 3HR, United Kingdom
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AMERIKANOS, Georgios, Mr.
— director (resigned 2017-08-07)
Studio G3, Grove Park Studios, 188 - 192 Sutton Court Road, London, W4 3HR, United Kingdom
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CUNNINGHAM, Alastair Matthew
— director (resigned 2013-06-21)
Studio G3, Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Road, London, W4 3HR
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MORRISON, Kenneth
— director (resigned 2020-06-29)
41, Duke Street, Edinburgh, EH6 8HH, United Kingdom
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KEYSTONE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
— corporate-director (resigned 2017-08-07)
Studio G3, Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton Court Road, London, W4 3HR, United Kingdom
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GUERNSEY CORPORATE SECRETARIES LIMITED
— corporate-secretary (resigned 2017-08-07)