Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Golden Chimes After Dragons’ Den?
Golden Chimes appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 6. The business was a mobile bell-ringing units for religious ceremonies. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2014.
The Pitch
John Hewitt and Darren Woodyer walked into the Den in 2006 with a mobile bell-ringing units for religious ceremonies. 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 John Hewitt and Darren Woodyer left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Golden Chimes did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, some 8 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 Golden Chimes Still in Business?
No. Golden Chimes is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2014).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Nuts Poker League, Caddy Motion, Baby Grippa, Axis Keyboard. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
