Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Big Tow After Dragons’ Den?
Big Tow appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 6. The business was a foldaway box trailer. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.
The Pitch
Gareth Atkinson walked into the Den in 2009 with a foldaway box trailer. They were asking for £60,000.
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 Gareth Atkinson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Big Tow did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011, only 2 years after the Den appearance.
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 Big Tow Still in Business?
No. Big Tow 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 Tech21, The Spit 'n' Polish Shoeshine Company, David Schofield, Mi Garden. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06836031
- Registered Name
- BIG TOW LTD
- Incorporated
- 2009-03-04 (ceased 2011-03-22)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 2852
- Registered Address
- 53 Cuckfield Crescent, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2EB
- Accounts
- null
- Officers
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ATKINSON, Gareth
— secretary
53, Cuckfield Crescent, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2EB
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ATKINSON, Gareth
— director
28, Lindum Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1LU
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ATKINSON, Gareth
— secretary