Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Hamfatter After Dragons’ Den?
Hamfatter appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 1. The business was a music band. They secured investment from Peter Jones on the show. The company was dissolved in 2016.
The Pitch
Jamie Turner walked into the Den in 2008 with a music band. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 30% 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. Peter Jones offered £75,000 for 30%, and Jamie Turner 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
Hamfatter did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016, 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 Hamfatter Still in Business?
No. Hamfatter is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at D4M Ltd, Leenon Ltd, Air Oasis Ltd, Baby Station. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06597581
- Registered Name
- HAMFATTER LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2008-05-20 (ceased 2016-03-29)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 90010
- Registered Address
- Network House, Globe Park, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1LY
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2014-05-31)
- Latest Financials
- Net Profit
- -1024
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -93416
- Period
- 2013-06-01 to 2014-05-31
- Officers
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HOLDGATE, James Edward Peter
— secretary
Network House, Globe Park, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1LY
-
O'MAHONY, Eoin Niall
— director
58, Brampton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3LR
-
VINCENT, Stephen Mark
— secretary (resigned 2010-05-20)
Speen Hill, Henley Road, Hurley, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 5LH
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TURNER, Jamie Mcalpine
— director (resigned 2010-04-13)
2, Argyle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3LR
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PJ INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED
— corporate-director (resigned 2010-05-20)
Network House, Globe Park, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1LY
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HOLDGATE, James Edward Peter
— secretary