Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Hire A Hive After Dragons’ Den?
Hire A Hive appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 12. The business was a rental service for bee hives. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.
The Pitch
Stephen Forshaw walked into the Den in 2012 with a rental service for bee hives. 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 Stephen Forshaw left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Hire A Hive did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015, only 3 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 Hire A Hive Still in Business?
No. Hire A Hive 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 Rocktails, Megaflatables, Carkoon, T Strap. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 08065202
- Registered Name
- HIRE A HIVE LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2012-05-11 (ceased 2015-09-15)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 01490
- Registered Address
- Regency House, 45-51 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4QR
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2013-05-31)
- Officers
-
FORSHAW, Helen Margaret
— secretary
25, Rainford Road, St Helens, WA10 6BT, United Kingdom
-
FORSHAW, Stephen Henry
— director
Regency House, 45-51 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 4QR, United Kingdom
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FORSHAW, Helen Margaret
— secretary