Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio After Dragons’ Den?
Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 6. The business was a collection of 18 sculptures. They secured investment from James Caan, Peter Jones & Theo Paphitis on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Guy Portelli walked into the Den in 2008 with a collection of 18 sculptures. They were asking for £70,000 (received 80,000) in exchange for 25% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. James Caan, Peter Jones & Theo Paphitis offered £70,000 (received 80,000) for 25%, and Guy Portelli accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2008, 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 Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio Still Available?
Yes. Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio 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 Magic Pizza, Ladderbox UK, E-Z-C (Easy See), Inchworm Shoes. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
