Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Curiosities for Kids After Dragons’ Den?
Curiosities for Kids appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a children's toys for travel. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2006.
The Pitch
Suzanne Longworth walked into the Den in 2005 with a children's toys for travel. 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 Suzanne Longworth left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Curiosities for Kids did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2006 — 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 Curiosities for Kids Still in Business?
No. Curiosities for Kids is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2006).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Le Beanock, IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems, Care Free House, Esme Ertekin Shoe Club. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 11778606
- Registered Name
- FORMALISED CURIOSITIES LTD
- Incorporated
- 2019-01-21
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 72110, 74100
- Registered Address
- Flat 23 57 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2FA, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-01-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £2191
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025
- Officers
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DIAS, Jessica Kate
— director
Flat 23, 57 Kingsland High Street, London, E8 2FA, England
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ARNARDOTTIR, Thora Hafdis
— director (resigned 2021-01-31)
206 Westbourne Avenue, Westbourne Avenue, Gateshead, NE8 4NR, United Kingdom
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DIAS, Jessica Kate
— director