Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Kibu After Dragons’ Den?
Kibu appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2026, Series 23 Episode 5. The business was a modular headphones for children. They secured investment from Peter Jones and Jenna Meek on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Sam Beaney walked into the Den in 2026 with a modular headphones for children. They were asking for £65,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Peter Jones and Jenna Meek offered £65,000 for 20%, and Sam Beaney 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
Kibu is one of those Den stories that actually lasted.
Is Kibu Still in Business?
Yes. Kibu 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 Hati, Glawning, Club Cultured. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 15495561
- Registered Name
- KIBU LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2024-02-16
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 26400
- Registered Address
- 1a Dunn Street, 1a Dunn Street, London, E8 2DG, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-02-28)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -12723
- Employees
- 4
- Period
- 16 February 2024 to 28 February 2025
- Officers
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BARNARD, Joanne Lindsay
— director
Hackney Depot, 5 Sheep Lane, London, E8 4QS, United Kingdom
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BEANEY, Samuel Matthew
— director
1a Dunn Street, 1a Dunn Street, London, E8 2DG, England
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MCLOUGHLIN-GREENING, Milo Jack
— director
Flat 2, 14, Talbot Road, London, Harringay, N15 4DH, England
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VAISSIERES, Julien Roger Yvon
— director
1a Dunn Street, 1a Dunn Street, London, E8 2DG, England
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BARNARD, Joanne Lindsay
— director