Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Esme Ertekin Shoe Club After Dragons’ Den?
Esme Ertekin Shoe Club appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a over 40s fashion range. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Esme Eretkin walked into the Den in 2005 with a over 40s fashion range. 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 Esme Eretkin left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Esme Ertekin Shoe Club is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, 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 Esme Ertekin Shoe Club Still in Business?
Yes. Esme Ertekin Shoe Club 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 Le Beanock, IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems, Care Free House, Webbed Paddles. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.