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What Happened to City Tuks Tuks After Dragons’ Den?

City Tuks Tuks appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 13 Episode 6. The business was a tuk tuk taxis. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2018.

The Pitch

Tony and Jamie Smith walked into the Den in 2015 with a tuk tuk taxis. They were asking for £65,000 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 Tony and Jamie Smith left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

City Tuks Tuks did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2018, 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 City Tuks Tuks Still in Business?

No. City Tuks Tuks 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 Ella Banks Ltd (Good Bubble), Yogiyo, Gold Disc Dave, 3-rings Care. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
09446056
Registered Name
CITY TUK TUKS UK LIMITED
Incorporated
2015-02-18 (ceased 2018-07-31)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
49390
Registered Address
46 Station Road Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW, England
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2017-03-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£184
Period
2016-04-01 to 2017-03-31
Officers
  • SMITH, Anthony Elijah — director
    46 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW, England
  • SMITH, Jaimie Veronica — director
    46 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW, England
  • COLLINS, Linda — director (resigned 2016-02-18)
    46 Station Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3HW, England
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