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What Happened to HandiScoop After Dragons’ Den?

HandiScoop appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2017, Series 14 Episode 10. The business was a grabbing aids for dog poo. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

John Nickels walked into the Den in 2017 with a grabbing aids for dog poo. They were asking for £45,000 in exchange for 15% 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 John Nickels left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

HandiScoop is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2017, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is HandiScoop Still in Business?

Yes. HandiScoop 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 Lupo, Igloo Disco (Golden Soul Leisure), Not Dogs, HulaFit. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
10429934
Registered Name
HANDISCOOP SYSTEMS LTD
Incorporated
2016-10-17
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46499, 47990
Registered Address
Pegs Farm Hollow Lane, Staplow, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NQ, England
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2025-03-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£105486
Employees
1
Period
1.4.24 to 31.3.25
Officers
  • NICHOLLS, Christopher John — director
    Pegs Farm, Hollow Lane, Staplow, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1NQ, England
  • SMITH, Jacqueline Frances — director
    Woodlands Grange, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS32 4JY, United Kingdom
  • DRIVER, Stephen John — director (resigned 2018-05-01)
    16 Butler Road, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5QF, England
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