Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Bare Naked Foods After Dragons’ Den?
Bare Naked Foods appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 1. The business was a low-carb, low calorie, gluten-free noodles and pasta. They secured investment from Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Ross Mendham walked into the Den in 2013 with a low-carb, low calorie, gluten-free noodles and pasta. They were asking for £60,000 in exchange for 50% 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. Peter Jones offered £60,000 for 50%, and Ross Mendham 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
Bare Naked Foods is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2013, 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 Bare Naked Foods Still in Business?
Yes. Bare Naked Foods 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 Skinny Tan, Gourmet Trotter, Bizzy Bitz, World Gourmet Restaurants Ltd (renamed Wrap It Up). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07420967
- Registered Name
- BARE NAKED MONKEYS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2010-10-27
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 90010
- Registered Address
- 3rd Floor 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £134300
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 1.4.24 to 31.3.25
- Officers
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EDMONDSON, Bryony
— director
3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
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EDMONDSON, Matthew James
— director
3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, England
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EDMONDSON, Bryony
— director