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What Happened to Ladderbox UK After Dragons’ Den?

Ladderbox UK appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 6. The business was a portable toolbox attaching to ladders. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2021.

The Pitch

Geoff and Robert Hill walked into the Den in 2008 with a portable toolbox attaching to ladders. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 15% 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 Geoff and Robert Hill left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Ladderbox UK did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2021, some 13 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 Ladderbox UK Still in Business?

No. Ladderbox UK 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 Guy Portelli Sculpture Studio, Magic Pizza, E-Z-C (Easy See), Inchworm Shoes. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05172756
Registered Name
LADDERBOX UK LIMITED
Incorporated
2004-07-07 (ceased 2021-12-07)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
32990
Registered Address
12 Haviland Road Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RG, England
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2020-07-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
-99965
Employees
0
Period
1.8.19 to 31.7.20
Officers
  • BH21 LTD — corporate-secretary
    12 Haviland Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RG, England
  • HILL, Geoffrey Ernest — director
    6 Uwch-Y-Maes, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1VV
  • HILL, Robert George — director
    12 Haviland Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RG, England
  • DOTIMAS, Zenaida Meija — secretary (resigned 2011-01-20)
    2, Southcote Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3SH
  • HILL, Jamie Lee — secretary (resigned 2008-01-31)
    31 Leyside, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3RE
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