Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Hawksdrift Falconry After Dragons’ Den?
Hawksdrift Falconry appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 4. The business was a birds of prey business which does pest control, falconry displays and a gift delivery service. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Layla Bennett walked into the Den in 2010 with a birds of prey business which does pest control, falconry displays and a gift delivery service. They were asking for £50,000 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. Duncan Bannatyne offered £50,000 for 25%, and Layla Bennett 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
Hawksdrift Falconry is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2010, 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 Hawksdrift Falconry Still in Business?
Yes. Hawksdrift Falconry 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 Lumacoustics, Easy Over Egg Turner, Buzzgames, Sq-easy Gloves. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07666528
- Registered Name
- HAWKSDRIFT LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2011-06-13
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 01700
- Registered Address
- 1 Horsingtons Yard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5PN, Wales
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1140495
- Employees
- 6
- Period
- 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
- Officers
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BANNON, Michael James
— secretary
1, Horsingtons Yard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5PN, Wales
-
APPELDOORN, Caspar
— director
1, Horsingtons Yard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5PN, Wales
-
LAUNOIS, Romain Alexandre Luc
— director
1, Horsingtons Yard, Lion Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5PN, Wales
-
BENNETT, Layla Haidee Alice
— director (resigned 2025-05-14)
Le Y Deryn, Disserth, Builth Wells, LD2 3TN, United Kingdom
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BANNON, Michael James
— secretary