Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to DR21: Draft Reducing Air Venilations After Dragons’ Den?
DR21: Draft Reducing Air Venilations appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018, Series 16 Episode 5. The business was a draft reducing air ventilation for woodburners and gas appliances. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
David and Max Gattie walked into the Den in 2018 with a draft reducing air ventilation for woodburners and gas appliances. They were asking for £40,000 in exchange for 20% of the business.
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 David and Max Gattie left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
DR21: Draft Reducing Air Venilations is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2018, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is DR21: Draft Reducing Air Venilations Still in Business?
Yes. DR21: Draft Reducing Air Venilations appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Drone and Safe Register, Young in Spirit, Pleesecakes. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
