Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Heritage Tables After Dragons’ Den?
Heritage Tables appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 5. The business was a coffee tables, dining tables and games tables. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2008.
The Pitch
Paul and Tom Simpson walked into the Den in 2006 with a coffee tables, dining tables and games tables. They were asking for £100,000.
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 Paul and Tom Simpson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Heritage Tables did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2008, only 2 years after the Den appearance.
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 Heritage Tables Still in Business?
No. Heritage Tables is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2008).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Dr Cap, ID Scan Biometrics, Caledonian-Matheson Airways, Acai Juice (ah-sigh-ee). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
