Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to DegreeArt (The JC Ltd) After Dragons’ Den?
DegreeArt (The JC Ltd) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 3. The business was a online art dealership. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2019.
The Pitch
Elimor Olisa & Isobel Beauchamp walked into the Den in 2005 with a online art dealership. They were asking for £50,000.
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 Elimor Olisa & Isobel Beauchamp left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
DegreeArt (The JC Ltd) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2019, some 14 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 DegreeArt (The JC Ltd) Still in Business?
No. DegreeArt (The JC Ltd) is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2019).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Truly Madly Baby, Accommodation for Students, Brand Theory, Ultrashave. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.