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What Happened to BUKcase After Dragons’ Den?

BUKcase appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 2. The business was a hand-crafted cases for tablet computers and smartphones. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.

The Pitch

Waqar Hassan walked into the Den in 2013 with a hand-crafted cases for tablet computers and smartphones. 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 Waqar Hassan left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

BUKcase did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015, only 2 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 BUKcase Still in Business?

No. BUKcase 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 The Running Mat, Original Jerky (renamed Texas Joe's), The Rotaire Dryline, Nappies2Go. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
08246458
Registered Name
BUK CASE LIMITED
Incorporated
2012-10-09 (ceased 2016-03-22)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
47190
Registered Address
9 The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2014-02-28)
Officers
  • MCLOUGHLIN, Andrew James — director
    9, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE, England
  • HASSAN, Waqar Ul — secretary (resigned 2015-01-01)
    9, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE, England
  • HASSAN, Waqar — director (resigned 2015-01-01)
    9, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE, England
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