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What Happened to Hip Clip After Dragons’ Den?

Hip Clip appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 4. The business was a holster for drinks. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The current status of the business is not publicly known.

The Pitch

Darren Bainbridge walked into the Den in 2005 with a holster for drinks. They were asking for N/A.

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 Darren Bainbridge left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Hip Clip did not survive long-term. The company has since been dissolved.

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 Hip Clip Still in Business?

No. Hip Clip 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 Concrete Canvas, Yakibox, Chocpix, K92 Co. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05407964
Registered Name
HIP CLIP LIMITED
Incorporated
2005-03-30 (ceased 2012-05-08)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
7487
Registered Address
15 High Street, Brackley, Northants, NN13 7DH, England
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2011-03-31)
Officers
  • LUGMAYER, Robert John — secretary
    15, High Street, Brackley, Northants, NN13 7DH, England
  • LUGMAYER, David John — director
    353 Kettering Road, Spinney Hill, Northampton, NN3 6QT
  • LUGMAYER, Richard Alexander — director
    15, High Street, Brackley, Northants, NN13 7DH, England
  • PAINTER, Ashley John — secretary (resigned 2006-08-21)
    353 Kettering Road, Spinney Hill, Northampton, NN3 6QT
  • SMALL FIRMS SECRETARY SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-secretary (resigned 2005-03-30)
    1 Riverside House, Heron Way, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2XN
  • PAINTER, Matthew — director (resigned 2006-08-21)
    353 Kettering Road, Spinneyhill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6QT
  • SMALL FIRMS DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-director (resigned 2005-03-30)
    1 Riverside House, Heron Way, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2XN
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