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What Happened to Ecorider Ltd After Dragons’ Den?

Ecorider Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 1. The business was a bio-diesel quad bike. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.

The Pitch

Manochehr Salek walked into the Den in 2006 with a bio-diesel quad bike. They were asking for £50,000.

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 Manochehr Salek left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Ecorider Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, some 7 years after the pitch.

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 Ecorider Ltd Still in Business?

No. Ecorider Ltd 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.

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
SC218673
Registered Name
ECORIDER LIMITED
Incorporated
2001-04-30 (ceased 2013-05-04)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
7487
Registered Address
28 High Street, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 4AU
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2008-04-30)
Officers
  • STRONACHS SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-secretary
    34, Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1FW
  • BOWEN, Clifford Glyn — director
    Pentre, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP
  • MINASIAN, Harvey, Dr — director
    52, Denbigh Road, London, W13 8NH
  • SALEK, Manochehr Mohammad — director
    Airlie, 7 Waverley Road, Nairn, Morayshire, IV12 4RH
  • SAVAGE, Russell Bryan — secretary (resigned 2006-10-27)
    Sunnybank, Seaforth Road, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5NN
  • STRONACHS — corporate-secretary (resigned 2008-05-13)
    34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1FW
  • STRONACHS — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2001-07-04)
    34 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB10 1FW
  • ASHER, Alister Robert — director (resigned 2007-06-14)
    Pebble Beach House, Thurlow Road, Nairn, Highland, IV12 4ET
  • MCGAAN, David James — director (resigned 2007-06-14)
    Sutors View, Thurlow Road, Nairn, IV12 4EZ
  • SAVAGE, Russell Bryan — director (resigned 2006-10-27)
    Sunnybank, Seaforth Road, Nairn, Nairnshire, IV12 5NN
  • SHEACH, David Alexander — director (resigned 2001-07-04)
    4 Lochview Way, Denmore Park, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8QQ
  • THOMPSON, Peter Anthony, Sir — director (resigned 2007-06-13)
    The Mill House, Newport Pagnell, Bucks, MK16 8ER
  • WINTER, Adolf — director (resigned 2007-06-13)
    Addington Manor, Addington, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2JR
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