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What Happened to Carkoon After Dragons’ Den?

Carkoon appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 12. The business was a baby car seat with air shields. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2016.

The Pitch

Jeff Meers walked into the Den in 2012 with a baby car seat with air shields. They were asking for £100,000 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 Jeff Meers left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Carkoon did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016, some 4 years after the pitch.

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 Carkoon Still in Business?

No. Carkoon 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 Rocktails, Megaflatables, Hire A Hive, T Strap. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
07489323
Registered Name
CARKOON LTD
Incorporated
2011-01-11 (ceased 2016-08-23)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
29320
Registered Address
Clarendon House, Clarendon Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1FB
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2014-06-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£22449
Period
2013-07-01 to 2014-06-30
Officers
  • CHAMBERS, John Peter — director
    Clarendon House, Clarendon Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1FB, England
  • HANNING, Bernard William — director
    Clarendon House, Clarendon Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1FB, England
  • PRESTON-POWERS, Jullian Joshua — director
    Sussex University Innovation Centre, Science Park Square, Falmer, Brighton, E. Sussex, BN1 9SB, England
  • PRESTON-POWERS, Martina — director
    Clarendon House, Clarendon Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1FB, England
  • JONES, Peter Richard — secretary (resigned 2013-05-01)
    Adur Business Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG, England
  • WAITE, Paul David — secretary (resigned 2014-12-11)
    Rubis House, 15 Friarn Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3LH, England
  • JONES, Peter Richard — director (resigned 2013-04-30)
    Sussex University Innovation Centre, Science Park Square, Falmer, Brighton, E. Sussex, BN1 9SB, England
  • MEERS, Jeffrey — director (resigned 2013-04-30)
    Adur Business Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG, England
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