Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Cowley's Fine Foods After Dragons’ Den?
Cowley's Fine Foods appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 1. The business was a meat and vegetarian jerkies and fruits. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2016.
The Pitch
Martin and Susan Cowley walked into the Den in 2007 with a meat and vegetarian jerkies and fruits. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 30% 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 Martin and Susan Cowley left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Cowley's Fine Foods did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016, 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 Cowley's Fine Foods Still in Business?
No. Cowley's Fine Foods is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2016).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Beach Break Live, Goldgenie (formerly Midas Touch), Double Dates, Thydrys. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- SC830554
- Registered Name
- AG FINE FOODS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2024-11-30
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 10890
- Registered Address
- 44 Ocein Drive, Jackton, Glasgow, G75 8RJ, Scotland
- Accounts
- N/A
- Officers
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GUPTA, Navin
— director
44, Ocein Drive, Jackton, Glasgow, G75 8RJ, Scotland
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GUPTA, Navin
— director