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What Happened to Bound Biographies After Dragons’ Den?

Bound Biographies appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 6. The business was a life story biographies. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Michael Oke walked into the Den in 2009 with a life story biographies. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 20% of the business.

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 Michael Oke left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Bound Biographies is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2009, 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 Bound Biographies Still in Business?

Yes. Bound Biographies 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 Tech21, The Spit 'n' Polish Shoeshine Company, David Schofield, Mi Garden. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
02609108
Registered Name
BOUND BIOGRAPHIES LIMITED
Incorporated
1991-05-09
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
82990, 90030
Registered Address
10 Pipits Croft, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XW
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2024-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£40060
Employees
2
Period
1.1.24 to 31.12.24
Officers
  • OKE, Michael John — secretary
    10 Pipits Croft, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XW
  • OKE, Michael John — director
    10 Pipits Croft, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XW
  • OKE, Mychelle — director
    10, Pipits Croft, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XW
  • BRITANNIA COMPANY FORMATIONS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 1991-05-14)
    The Britannia Suite International House, 82-86 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER
  • GILLETT, Ian Michael — director (resigned 1995-05-09)
    5 Wellesbourne Gardens, Terriers, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5QR
  • GILLETT, Ian Michael — director (resigned 1999-09-01)
    5 Wellesbourne Gardens, Terriers, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5QR
  • DEANSGATE COMPANY FORMATIONS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 1991-05-14)
    The Britannia Suite International House, 82-86 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER
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