Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Inchworm Shoes After Dragons’ Den?
Inchworm Shoes appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 6. The business was a extendable soles for shoes. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2012.
The Pitch
Daniel Rodgers walked into the Den in 2008 with a extendable soles for shoes. 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 Daniel Rodgers left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Inchworm Shoes did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2012, some 4 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 Inchworm Shoes Still in Business?
No. Inchworm Shoes is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2012).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio, Magic Pizza, Ladderbox UK, E-Z-C (Easy See). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
