Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Bottle Buddy After Dragons’ Den?
Bottle Buddy appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 4. The business was a pre-set baby formula dispensing machine. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The current status of the business is not publicly known.
The Pitch
Alan McElligott walked into the Den in 2009 with a pre-set baby formula dispensing machine. They were asking for £70,000.
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 Alan McElligott left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Bottle Buddy did not survive long-term. The company has since been dissolved.
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 Bottle Buddy Still in Business?
No. Bottle Buddy 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 UK Commercial Cleaning, KCO Inline Ice Skating Ltd, Spey Bay Mussell Farm, Combi-case. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 14344086
- Registered Name
- BOTTLE BUDDY LTD
- Incorporated
- 2022-09-08 (ceased 2024-02-13)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47910
- Registered Address
- 24 Columbia Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8AL, England
- Accounts
- null
- Officers
-
KENYON, Adam
— director
24, Columbia Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 8AL, England
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KENYON, Adam
— director