Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT") After Dragons’ Den?
Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT") appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018, Series 15 Episode 12. The business was a specialist organic hemp producer that creates a wide range of hemp skincare, wellbeing and food supplements. They secured investment from Jenny Campbell on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Michal Takac and Tim Inskip walked into the Den in 2018 with a specialist organic hemp producer that creates a wide range of hemp skincare, wellbeing and food supplements. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 25% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Jenny Campbell offered £50,000 for 25%, and Michal Takac and Tim Inskip accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT") is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2018, 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 Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT") Still in Business?
Yes. Carun UK (Since renamed "CBVIT") 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 T Plus (Now TEA+), One Third Stories, Halto (Julie Rocks Limited). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
