Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Dare Snacks After Dragons’ Den?
Dare Snacks appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 12 Episode 12. The business was a edible insects snacks. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Chris Parsmal walked into the Den in 2015 with a edible insects snacks. They were asking for £20,000 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 Chris Parsmal left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Dare Snacks is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2015, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Dare Snacks Still in Business?
Yes. Dare Snacks 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 Nae Danger & Glencrest, Herbie Trailer Skips, Neo Slip, Institchu. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 10549817
- Registered Name
- ABLE SNACKS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2017-01-05
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47910
- Registered Address
- Unit 32 Fourways, Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LH, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £101452
- Employees
- 1
- Period
- 2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
- Officers
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MEREDITH, James John
— secretary
Unit 32, Fourways, Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LH, United Kingdom
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MEREDITH, James John
— director
Unit 32, Fourways, Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LH, United Kingdom
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SUTTON, Karen Linda
— director (resigned 2025-12-30)
Unit 32, Fourways, Carlyon Road Industrial Estate, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LH, United Kingdom
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MEREDITH, James John
— secretary