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What Happened to Aquanought After Dragons’ Den?

Aquanought appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 4. The business was a waterless car washing service. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2021.

The Pitch

Shakil Mussa and Leon Hamlet walked into the Den in 2007 with a waterless car washing service. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 15% of the business.

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 Shakil Mussa and Leon Hamlet left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Aquanought did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2021, some 14 years after the pitch.

This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.

Is Aquanought Still in Business?

No. Aquanought is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Reestore, Cush'n'Shade, Tipsy Feet, Dance Of The Goblins (Goblin Films Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
06516997
Registered Name
AQUANOUGHT LIMITED
Incorporated
2008-02-28 (ceased 2020-10-27)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
81299
Registered Address
Suffolk House, George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0YN
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2019-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£2
Employees
0
Period
1.1.19 to 31.12.19
Officers
  • KINGSHOTT, Michael James — director
    Suffolk House, George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0YN
  • DUPORT SECRETARY LIMITED — corporate-secretary (resigned 2008-02-28)
    Southfield House, 2 Southfield Road, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3BH
  • CROUCH, Alan James — director (resigned 2012-02-29)
    Manor Farm, Business Park, Shingay Cum Wendy, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0HW
  • DUPORT DIRECTOR LIMITED — corporate-director (resigned 2008-02-28)
    Southfield House, 2 Southfield Road, Westbury On Trym, Bristol, Avon, BS9 3BH
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