Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Tamlyn Thompson walked into the Den in 2006 with a identity document scanning and storage. They were asking for £250,000 in exchange for 50% 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. Richard Farleigh offered £250,000 for 50%, and Tamlyn Thompson 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

ID Scan Biometrics did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2016, some 10 years after the pitch.

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 ID Scan Biometrics Still in Business?

No. ID Scan Biometrics 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 Dr Cap, Caledonian-Matheson Airways, Acai Juice (ah-sigh-ee), Coaching Ball. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.