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What Happened to Bellybambino After Dragons’ Den?

Bellybambino appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2023, Series 20 Episode 13. The business was a wicker baskets designed for children. They secured investment from Touker Suleyman on the show. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Helen and Mark Chapman walked into the Den in 2023 with a wicker baskets designed for children. They were asking for £60,000 in exchange for 40% 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. Touker Suleyman offered £60,000 for 40%, and Helen and Mark Chapman 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

Bellybambino is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 3 years since the pitch.

Is Bellybambino Still in Business?

Yes. Bellybambino 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 Quarter, Dandi London, Handisure. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
12310371
Registered Name
BELLYBAMBINO LTD
Incorporated
2019-11-12
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
13990, 47990
Registered Address
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
Accounts
unaudited-abridged (period ending 2023-08-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£1023060
Employees
1
Period
2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31
Officers
  • LINDA, Maria Theodora — director
    128, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
  • CHAPMAN, Helen Frances — director (resigned 2023-10-20)
    88, Fakenham Road, Drayton, Norwich, NR8 6PY, England
  • SHAIKH, Noaman — director (resigned 2024-01-01)
    128, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
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