Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Handygirl After Dragons’ Den?
Handygirl appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 7. The business was a female run diy service. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Hafida Sarachi walked into the Den in 2007 with a female run diy service. They were asking for £84,000 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 Hafida Sarachi left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Handygirl is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2007, 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 Handygirl Still Available?
Yes. Maison & Vacances Let 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 Fit Fur Life, JPM Eco Logistics, Malagassy Ltd, Hydrodome. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 06083394
- Registered Name
- MAISON & VACANCES LET LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2007-02-05
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 41100, 55209
- Registered Address
- C/O Nigel B Butler Limited Basepoint Business Centre, Rivermead Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7EX
- Accounts
- unaudited-abridged (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £11363
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 1.4.24 to 31.3.25
- Officers
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SARACHI, Hafida
— director
Basepoint Business Centre, Rivermead Drive, Swindon, SN5 7EX, England
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SARACHI, Mohsen
— secretary (resigned 2009-08-31)
2 Rowan Drive, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7ES
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SARACHI, Hafida
— director