Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Charlie's Cartoons After Dragons’ Den?
Charlie's Cartoons appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 12 Episode 8. The business was a hand-drawn caricatures. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2016.
The Pitch
Charlie Anson walked into the Den in 2015 with a hand-drawn caricatures. They were asking for £40,000 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 Charlie Anson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Charlie's Cartoons did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016 — just a year after appearing on the show.
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 Charlie's Cartoons Still in Business?
No. Charlie's Cartoons 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 iGlove, Baggers Originals, Mallzee, My Little Princess Parties. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 08933072
- Registered Name
- CHARLIE'S CARTOONS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2014-03-11 (ceased 2016-05-24)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 90030
- Registered Address
- Side Wing Flat 2, 60-62 Palace Road, London, SW2 3NR
- Accounts
- null
- Officers
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ANSON, Charlie
— secretary
Arch 1, 209a Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RU, United Kingdom
-
ANSON, Charles George Hugo
— director
Arch 1, 209a Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RU, United Kingdom
-
ANSON, Charlie
— secretary