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What Happened to Extreme Textiles After Dragons’ Den?

Extreme Textiles appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 3. The business was a extreme knitwear. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2014.

The Pitch

Rachel and Carmen John walked into the Den in 2011 with a extreme knitwear. They were asking for £100,000.

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 Rachel and Carmen John left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Extreme Textiles did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, only 3 years after the Den appearance.

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 Extreme Textiles Still in Business?

No. Extreme Textiles 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 Fun Fancy Dress, Postsaver, The Rascal Dog Letterbox, UKGC. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
07592525
Registered Name
EXTREME TEXTILES LIMITED
Incorporated
2011-04-05 (ceased 2014-08-19)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
13990
Registered Address
26 Barkers Mead, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 7LF, England
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2012-04-30)
Officers
  • JOHN, Carmen-Nina — secretary
    8, Bradestones Way, Gloucester, GL10 3FD, United Kingdom
  • JOHN, Carmen-Nina — director
    8, Bradestones Way, Gloucester, GL10 3FD, United Kingdom
  • JOHN, Marianne Kyli — director
    8, Bradestones Way, Gloucester, GL10 3FD, United Kingdom
  • JOHN, Rachel — director
    8, Bradestones Way, Gloucester, GL10 3FD, United Kingdom
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