Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Disc Drive After Dragons’ Den?
Disc Drive appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 1. The business was a software designed to teach drivers. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The current status of the business is not publicly known.
The Pitch
Tina Johnson walked into the Den in 2006 with a software designed to teach drivers. They were asking for £150,000.
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 Tina Johnson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Disc Drive did not survive long-term. The company has since been dissolved.
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 Disc Drive Still in Business?
No. Disc Drive is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Eggxactly, NovaFlo, Stealth Table, Nitty Gritty Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06953656
- Registered Name
- DISC DRIVE LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2009-07-06 (ceased 2021-12-07)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 49410
- Registered Address
- 28 Spencelayh Close, Wellingborough, NN8 4UU
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2020-07-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -7645
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2019-08-01 to 2020-07-31
- Officers
-
DESANTOS, David
— director
28, Spencelayh Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4UU, England
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DESANTOS, David
— director