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What Happened to ID Scan Biometrics After Dragons’ Den?

ID Scan Biometrics appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 5. The business was a identity document scanning and storage. They secured investment from Richard Farleigh on the show. The company was sold in 2016.

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 was sold in 2016. An acquisition can signal very different things — sometimes it’s a strong exit for the founders, sometimes it’s a distressed sale to recover creditor debts. Without more specific information, the nature of the exit here isn’t clear.

Is ID Scan Biometrics Still Available?

GBG Solutions Limited was sold in 2016. Whether the business continues to trade under new ownership is not publicly confirmed.

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.

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
04779960
Registered Name
GBG SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Incorporated
2003-05-29
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
62012
Registered Address
The Foundation Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
Accounts
dormant (period ending 2025-03-31)
Officers
  • BURTON, Annabelle — secretary
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • DHIMAN, Dev Datt — director
    The Foundation Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • WARD, David Mathew — director
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • CONSTANTIN, John — secretary (resigned 2021-04-01)
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • GERDZIUNAITE, Jolanta — secretary (resigned 2016-07-01)
    Aegon House, 13 Lanark Square, Crossharbour, London, E14 9QD, United Kingdom
  • M W DOUGLAS & COMPANY LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2003-07-11)
    Regent House, 316 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HP
  • BROWN, Nicholas Richard — director (resigned 2023-03-31)
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • CLARK, Christopher Graham — director (resigned 2024-01-30)
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • HARTNETT, Margaret Kathleen, Dr. — director (resigned 2016-07-01)
    Aegon House, Lanark Square, London, E14 9QD, England
  • LAW, Richard Anthony — director (resigned 2017-04-01)
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • THOMPSON, Tamlyn — director (resigned 2016-07-01)
    Aegon House, 13 Lanark Square, Crossharbour, London, E14 9QD, United Kingdom
  • WILSON, David John — director (resigned 2021-06-30)
    The Foundation, Herons Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, CH4 9GB, United Kingdom
  • ZEIDAN, Zaher, Dr — director (resigned 2016-07-01)
    Aegon House, 13 Lanark Square, London, E14 9QD, United Kingdom
  • DOUGLAS NOMINEES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2003-07-11)
    Regent House, 316 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HF
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