Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Breakout (Firefly Safety Ltd) After Dragons’ Den?
Breakout (Firefly Safety Ltd) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 6. The business was a emergency glass breaking device. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Steven Mahar walked into the Den in 2010 with a emergency glass breaking device. They were asking for £75,000.
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 Steven Mahar left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Breakout (Firefly Safety Ltd) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2010, 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 Breakout (Firefly Safety Ltd) Still in Business?
Yes. Breakout (Firefly Safety Ltd) appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Peel Engineering, Funky Moves, Angel Cot, Pizza Ball. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
