Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to For Arts Sake After Dragons’ Den?
For Arts Sake appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a self designed artwork. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
David Hancock walked into the Den in 2005 with a self designed artwork. 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 David Hancock left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
For Arts Sake is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2005, the business has now been trading for over two decades — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is For Arts Sake Still Available?
Yes. For Arts Sake 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, Esme Ertekin Shoe Club. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
