Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Door Defender After Dragons’ Den?
Door Defender appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 5. The business was a security bolt for doors. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2010.
The Pitch
Ernie Griffin walked into the Den in 2012 with a security bolt for doors. They were asking for £65,000.
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 Ernie Griffin left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Door Defender did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2010 — just a year after appearing on the show.
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 Door Defender Still in Business?
No. Door Defender 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 Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn), Intern Avenue, Sensationelle, House of QI. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 15650125
- Registered Name
- DOOR DEFENDERS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2024-04-16 (ceased 2025-11-04)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 81299
- Registered Address
- 15650125 - COMPANIES HOUSE DEFAULT ADDRESS, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
- Accounts
- N/A
- Officers
-
HUSSAIN, Nazia
— director
15650125 - Companies House Default Address, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
-
HUSSAIN, Nazia
— director