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What Happened to Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd After Dragons’ Den?

Bionic Glove Technology Europe Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 10. The business was a ergonomic, durable, patented gloves for golfing, gardening and gym use. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis on the show. The business is still active today.

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 in 2012, the business has now been trading for 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 Available?

Yes. Bionic Gloves Technology Europe Limited 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 Dayfame Luxury VIP Experiences, Rotorad, Caterquip UK (The Franchisor), Synergi Intelligence (Solmare Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06494644
Registered Name
BIONIC GLOVES TECHNOLOGY EUROPE LIMITED
Incorporated
2008-02-05
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46900
Registered Address
Unit 6, Gawsworth Business Centre Shellow Lane, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2FQ, United Kingdom
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£175284
Employees
0
Period
01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Officers
  • RICHARDSON, Kimberley Jane — director
    Unit 6, Gawsworth Business Centre, Shellow Lane, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2FQ, United Kingdom
  • RICHARDSON, Mark James, Mr. — director
    Unit 6, Gawsworth Business Centre, Shellow Lane, North Rode, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2FQ, United Kingdom
  • KENNERLEY, Howard Raymond — secretary (resigned 2012-03-22)
    16, Farmfield Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2TJ, England
  • KENNERLEY, Howard Raymond — director (resigned 2012-03-22)
    16, Farmfield Drive, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 2TJ, England
  • NORCOTT, Gary — director (resigned 2008-12-31)
    3 Maizefield Close, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2LL
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