Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Camping Bugs After Dragons’ Den?
Camping Bugs appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 5. The business was a outdoor camping buildings made from scrap wood. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.
The Pitch
Glen Brady walked into the Den in 2012 with a outdoor camping buildings made from scrap wood. They were asking for £250,000 in exchange for 30% 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 Glen Brady left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Camping Bugs did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015, only 3 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 Camping Bugs Still in Business?
No. Camping Bugs is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2015).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn), Intern Avenue, Sensationelle, Door Defender. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
