Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Fat Lad At The Back After Dragons’ Den?
Fat Lad At The Back appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2014, Series 12 Episode 4. The business was a cycle wear for differing sizes. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Richard and Lynn Bye walked into the Den in 2014 with a cycle wear for differing sizes. They were asking for £80,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Richard and Lynn Bye left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Fat Lad At The Back is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2014, 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 Fat Lad At The Back Still in Business?
Yes. Fat Lad At The Back appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Umbrands, Mallow & Marsh, Morella, UKick Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 08675407
- Registered Name
- FAT LAD AT THE BACK LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2013-09-03
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 99999
- Registered Address
- International Development Centre, Valley Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8PB, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-09-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30
- Officers
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BYE, Lynn
— director
International Development, International Development Centre, Valley Drive West, Ilkley, West Yorskhire, LS29 8PB, United Kingdom
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BYE, Richard Ashley
— director
International Development Centre, Valley Drive, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8PB, England
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SIMPSON, Richard Peter
— director (resigned 2014-01-08)
Yew Court, 33 Old Bridge Rise, Ilkley, LS29 9HH, England
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BYE, Lynn
— director