Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Blindsinabox After Dragons’ Den?
Blindsinabox appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 7. The business was a temporary, easy-to-install blinds. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne & James Caan on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Dominic Lawrence, Simeone Salik & Janice Dalton walked into the Den in 2008 with a temporary, easy-to-install blinds. They were asking for £40,000 in exchange for 50% 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. Duncan Bannatyne & James Caan offered £40,000 for 50%, and Dominic Lawrence, Simeone Salik & Janice Dalton 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
Blindsinabox is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2008, 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 Blindsinabox Still in Business?
Yes. Blindsinabox 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 Tiny Box, Luckner's Auctioneers, TinyDeol.com, Career Mole. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 05915430
- Registered Name
- BLINDSINABOX LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2006-08-24
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 46499
- Registered Address
- Nt Accountancy, 43 Lynton Mead, London, N20 8DG, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-08-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £793
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 1.9.24 to 31.8.25
- Officers
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SAUNDS, Janice Theresa
— secretary
4, Sandfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LA, England
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LAWRENCE, Dominic Ralph
— director
45, Church Crescent, London, N3 1BL, England
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SAUNDS, Janice Theresa
— director
4, Sandfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4LA, England
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SALIK, Simeone Dvina
— secretary (resigned 2014-02-28)
57-59, Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS, United Kingdom
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BANNATYNE, Duncan Walker
— director (resigned 2015-03-30)
57-59, Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS, United Kingdom
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CAAN, James
— director (resigned 2010-09-06)
57-59, Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS, United Kingdom
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MOULE, Peter John
— director (resigned 2015-04-04)
Balfour House, Suite 206, 741 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0BP, United Kingdom
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SALIK, Simeone Dvina
— director (resigned 2014-02-28)
57-59, Hatfield Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1HS, United Kingdom
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SAUNDS, Janice Theresa
— director (resigned 2020-03-30)
50, Lawrence Avenue, London, NW7 4NN, England
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SAUNDS, Janice Theresa
— secretary