Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Coti Vision After Dragons’ Den?
Coti Vision appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 4. The business was a interchangeable chains for reading glasses. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Julie Hawkins and Nancy Gries walked into the Den in 2021 with a interchangeable chains for reading glasses. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Deborah Meaden offered £50,000 for 20%, and Julie Hawkins and Nancy Gries 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
Coti Vision is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 5 years since the pitch.
Is Coti Vision Still in Business?
Yes. Coti Vision appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at MuscleBallers Ltd, Gener8, Family Secret, Puffin Box. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 09697808
- Registered Name
- COTI VISION LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2015-07-22
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47782
- Registered Address
- Unit 15 Claro Court Business Centre, Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA, England
- Accounts
- unaudited-abridged (period ending 2025-07-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £72257
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025
- Officers
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GRIES, Nancy Rose
— director
Unit 15, Claro Court Business Centre, Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA, England
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HAWKINS, Julie
— director
Unit 15, Claro Court Business Centre, Claro Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4BA, England
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GRIES, Nancy Rose
— director