Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Dog & Duck Ale After Dragons’ Den?
Dog & Duck Ale appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 2. The business was a ale beer cartons. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The current status of the business is not publicly known.
The Pitch
John Dibden walked into the Den in 2005 with a ale beer cartons. 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 John Dibden left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Dog & Duck Ale 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 Dog & Duck Ale Still in Business?
No. Dog & Duck Ale is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company is in liquidation.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Grails Ltd, Stable Table, Mandala Aroma, Kestrel Aerospace PAV. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- liquidation
- Company Number
- 10921704
- Registered Name
- DOG & DUCK LTD
- Incorporated
- 2017-08-18
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 96090
- Registered Address
- Leonard Curtis House Elms Square, Bury New Road, Whitefield, Greater Manchester, M45 7TA
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2023-10-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -159096
- Employees
- 38
- Period
- 1.11.22 to 31.10.23
- Officers
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LEONARD, Gary
— director
70-72, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 1BN, England
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LEONARD, Terence Leslie
— director
70-72, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 1BN, England
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LEONARD, Gary
— director