Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Kemp Controller After Dragons’ Den?
Kemp Controller appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 1. The business was a harness to control horses. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.
The Pitch
Samantha Kemp walked into the Den in 2009 with a harness to control horses. They were asking for £105,000.
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 Samantha Kemp left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Kemp Controller did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, 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 Kemp Controller Still in Business?
No. Kemp Controller 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 Sweet-Escott Aviation Ltd, TrueCall Ltd, Westhawk, U Star Novels. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06871954
- Registered Name
- KEMP CONTROLLER LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2009-04-07 (ceased 2013-07-02)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 93199
- Registered Address
- 2 Church Farm Cottages, Yelverton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8LH
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2011-04-30)
- Officers
-
KEMP, Samantha
— secretary
2, Church Farm Cottages, Yelverton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8LH
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KEMP, Samantha
— director
2, Church Farm Cottages, Yelverton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8LH
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KEMP, Samantha
— secretary