Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Dinnerpoint.com After Dragons’ Den?
Dinnerpoint.com appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 6. The business was a dinner dating agency. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2008.
The Pitch
Fenner Austen walked into the Den in 2005 with a dinner dating agency. 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 Fenner Austen left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Dinnerpoint.com did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2008, only 3 years after the Den appearance.
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 Dinnerpoint.com Still in Business?
No. Dinnerpoint.com is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2008).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Snowbone, Visual Talent Ltd, Cabtivate Media Ltd, EM Medical. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.