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What Happened to Gousto After Dragons’ Den?

Gousto appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 3. The business was a organic grocery delivery service. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Timo Schmidt and James Carter walked into the Den in 2013 with a organic grocery delivery service. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 7% 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 Timo Schmidt and James Carter left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Gousto is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2013, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Gousto Still Available?

Yes. Sca Investments Limited 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 RemPods, Linkee, Urban Coco. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
08027386
Registered Name
SCA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Incorporated
2012-04-12
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
56290
Registered Address
Unit 1.8 & 1.9 The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
Accounts
audit-exemption-subsidiary (period ending 2024-12-27)
Officers
  • BOLDT, Timo Alexander Bernd — director
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • BUCKLE, Nicholas James — director
    Sca Investments Limited, Units 1.8 & 1.9 Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way,, Shepherds Bush, W14 0EE, United Kingdom
  • AFFO, Diego — director (resigned 2012-05-31)
    3, Morris House, Swainson Road, London, W3 7UP, United Kingdom
  • CALVER, Simon John — director (resigned 2020-09-07)
    21, Palmer Street, London, SW1H 0AD, England
  • CARTER, James Timothy Wyatt — director (resigned 2016-03-10)
    Unit 3, Morris House, Swainson Road, London, W3 7UP, England
  • COKER, Jonathan Edgar — director (resigned 2019-03-25)
    Mmc Ventures, 2 Kensington Sq, London, W8 5EP, United Kingdom
  • CRUICKSHANK, David Alexander — director (resigned 2019-05-31)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • DRAISEY, Stephen Michael — director (resigned 2018-10-16)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • EVANS, Mark William — director (resigned 2021-03-05)
    Harbrook House, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2RF, England
  • GARRETT-COX, Katherine — director (resigned 2023-11-07)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • GIAMPAOLO, David Anthony — director (resigned 2020-12-12)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • HARLEY, Jan — director (resigned 2018-12-31)
    31, Newlands Avenue, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0HD, England
  • HUMMEL, Ricardo — director (resigned 2013-11-29)
    3, Morris House, Swainson Road, London, W3 7UP, United Kingdom
  • MACFARLANE, Bruce — director (resigned 2020-12-15)
    3rd Floor, 2 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP, United Kingdom
  • MACFARLANE, Bruce Ferguson — director (resigned 2020-08-07)
    3rd Floor, 2, Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP, England
  • MASON, Tim John Rollit — director (resigned 2023-11-07)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • MATTHEWS, Sally — director (resigned 2025-12-10)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • OHRSTRAND, Max Alexander — director (resigned 2023-11-07)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • REICH, Misty Hope — director (resigned 2023-07-01)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • STRUENGMANN, Fabian — director (resigned 2013-05-05)
    3, Morris House, Swainson Road, London, W3 7UP, United Kingdom
  • TRACOL, Laurence — director (resigned 2023-11-07)
    Unit 1.8 & 1.9, The Shepherds Building, Charecroft Way, London, W14 0EE, England
  • WEST, Ian Christopher — director (resigned 2018-06-17)
    24, Roehampton Gate, London, SW15 5JS, England
  • WILLSON, Stephen David Vernon — director (resigned 2020-12-15)
    16, Charles Ii Street, London, SW1Y 4QU, England
  • WYNN, Andrew Thomas — director (resigned 2023-11-07)
    8, Hanover Square, London, W1 1HQ, United Kingdom
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