Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Business Fives Limited After Dragons’ Den?
Business Fives Limited appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2026, Series 23 Episode 4. The business was a corporate charity events. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
John McClarey walked into the Den in 2026 with a corporate charity events. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 5% 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 John McClarey left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Business Fives Limited is one of those Den stories that actually lasted.
Is Business Fives Limited Still in Business?
Yes. Business Fives Limited 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 Health & Holistics, JNCK Bakery, Active Hands. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- SC532079
- Registered Name
- BUSINESS FIVES LTD
- Incorporated
- 2016-04-08
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 93199
- Registered Address
- 3 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE, Scotland
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-04-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £3
- Employees
- 8
- Period
- 01 May 2024 to 30 April 2025
- Officers
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MCCLAREY, John
— secretary
26/2, Moat Street, Edinburgh, EH14 1PJ, Scotland
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MCCLAREY, John
— director
3, Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE, Scotland
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MCCLAREY, John
— secretary