Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Karnap After Dragons’ Den?
Karnap appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 2. The business was a inflatable car bed. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
John McMonagle walked into the Den in 2011 with a inflatable car bed. They were asking for £125,000.
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 John McMonagle left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Karnap is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2011, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Karnap Still in Business?
Yes. Karnap appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Love Da Pop, Raskelf Memory Foam (Duvalay), The British DJ and MC Academy, NoParkingFine. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07872054
- Registered Name
- KARNAPHULI LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2011-12-06
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 79110
- Registered Address
- 1a Hylton Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DU, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-02-28)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £3418
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2024-02-29 to 2025-02-28
- Officers
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HUSSAIN, Syed Ali
— director
10, Hutton Street, Sunderland, SR4 7HB, England
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MIAH, Arju
— director (resigned 2012-12-04)
4, St. Marks Road, Sunderland, SR4 7EE, England
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MIAH, Arju
— director (resigned 2013-09-20)
1a, Hylton Street, Sunderland, SR4 7DU, England
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HUSSAIN, Syed Ali
— director