Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Comatel After Dragons’ Den?
Comatel appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 6. The business was a temporary repair for leaking water pipes. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2014.
The Pitch
Paula Ward walked into the Den in 2005 with a temporary repair for leaking water pipes. They were asking for N/A.
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 Paula Ward left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Comatel did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, some 9 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 Comatel Still Available?
No. PR Drainage Limited 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 Snowbone, Visual Talent Ltd, Cabtivate Media Ltd, EM Medical. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06387382
- Registered Name
- PR DRAINAGE LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2007-10-02 (ceased 2014-01-21)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 43220
- Registered Address
- Lakeview House, 4 Woodbrook, Crescent, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0EQ
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2009-10-31)
- Officers
-
WARD, Paula
— secretary
2 Dunrobin, The Avenue, Whyteleafe, CR3 0AQ
-
DONNELLY, Rory Joseph
— director
2 Dunrobin Manor Park, The Avenue, Whyteleafe, Surrey, CR3 0AQ
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WARD, Paula
— secretary