Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to BKD After Dragons’ Den?
BKD appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2017, Series 15 Episode 5. The business was a children's baking brand that combines baking with a craft activity. They secured investment from Peter Jones on the show. The company was dissolved in 2020.
The Pitch
Adelle Smith walked into the Den in 2017 with a children's baking brand that combines baking with a craft activity. They were asking for £80,000 in exchange for 35% 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. Peter Jones offered £80,000 for 35%, and Adelle Smith 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
BKD did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2020, only 3 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 BKD Still Available?
No. BKD London Limited 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 Sent Into Space, Daughter Of The Soil Skincare, KwizzBit. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 09081652
- Registered Name
- BKD LONDON LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2014-06-11 (ceased 2020-02-13)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47240
- Registered Address
- Hayes House, 6 Hayes Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9AA
- Accounts
- N/A (period ending 2017-06-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £57305
- Period
- 2016-07-01 to 2017-06-30
- Officers
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SMITH, Adelle
— director
Studio 1, 7 - 17 Latona Road, London, SE15 6RY, England
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SMITH, Adelle
— director