Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Art Out There After Dragons’ Den?
Art Out There appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 1. The business was an annual arts and music, outdoor weekend event. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Gavin Drake walked into the Den in 2005 with an annual arts and music, outdoor weekend event. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 49% 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 Gavin Drake left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Art Out There 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 Art Out There Still in Business?
Yes. Art Out There 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 Umbrolly, Baby Dream Machine, Incarnation, Welltime Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 15321533
- Registered Name
- FIRST OUT THERE LTD
- Incorporated
- 2023-12-01
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 85590
- Registered Address
- 14 Heswall Road 14 Heswall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 4SE, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2024-12-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £5000
- Employees
- 1
- Period
- 2023-12-01 to 2024-12-31
- Officers
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DOBSON, David
— director
14 Heswall Road, 14 Heswall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 4SE, United Kingdom
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DOBSON, David
— director