Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to BigBoy Beanbag After Dragons’ Den?
BigBoy Beanbag appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2016, Series 14 Episode 1. The business was a luxury machine washable beanbags. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Mark Yewman walked into the Den in 2016 with a luxury machine washable beanbags. They were asking for £75,000 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 Mark Yewman left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
BigBoy Beanbag is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2016, 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 BigBoy Beanbag Still in Business?
Yes. BigBoy Beanbag 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 Craft Clubs Ltd, Boot Buddy, Writesize. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 14076708
- Registered Name
- BIGBOY LTD
- Incorporated
- 2022-04-28
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47910
- Registered Address
- 11 Dungarvon Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 7EZ, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-04-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -8782
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 1.5.24 to 30.4.25
- Officers
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BERRYMAN, Matthew
— director
11, Dungarvon Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 7EZ, England
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BERRYMAN, Matthew
— director