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What Happened to Institchu After Dragons’ Den?

Institchu appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 12 Episode 12. The business was a online custom suit tailor. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.

The Pitch

Matthew Hinkley and Elliott Suiter walked into the Den in 2015 with a online custom suit tailor. They were asking for £70,000 in exchange for 10% of the business.

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 Matthew Hinkley and Elliott Suiter left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Institchu did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015 — 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 Institchu Still Available?

No. Institchu Uk Limited 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 Nae Danger & Glencrest, Herbie Trailer Skips, Dare Snacks, Neo Slip. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
08627975
Registered Name
INSTITCHU UK LIMITED
Incorporated
2013-07-29 (ceased 2015-06-30)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
47910
Registered Address
43 Downham Road, Watlington, Kings Lynn, PE33 0HS
Accounts
null
Officers
  • SUITER, Elliot Nathaniel — director
    43, Downham Road, Watlington, Kings Lynn, PE33 0HS, United Kingdom
  • HINKLEY, Matthew John — director (resigned 2013-11-14)
    Fen-Vista, Isle Road, Outwell, PE14 8TD, United Kingdom