Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Claudia Negoescu & Alexandru Ianas walked into the Den in 2019 with a jewelry bath bombs and candles. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 40% 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. Tej Lalvani and Touker Suleyman offered £100,000 for 40%, and Claudia Negoescu & Alexandru Ianas 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

Imperial Candles did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2020 — just a year after appearing on the show.

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 Imperial Candles Still in Business?

No. Imperial Candles 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 Dinoski, Rethink Wrap, Clarendon Games, Stand4Socks. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

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Fad? Dragons divided over jewellery candle craze! | Dragons' Den - BBC