Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Mark Richardson walked into the Den in 2012 with a ergonomic, durable, patented gloves for golfing, gardening and gym use. They were asking for £100,000 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. Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis offered £100,000 for 40%, and Mark Richardson 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

Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2012, 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 Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd Still in Business?

Yes. Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd appears to still be trading.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Dayfame Luxury VIP Experiences, Rotorad, Caterquip UK (The Franchisor), Synergi Intelligence (Solmare Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Videos

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Hole In One | The Best Of Golf In The Den | Dragon's Den (at 15:41)

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Swinging For Success | The 3 Best Golf Pitches | Dragon's Den (at 15:41)