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What Happened to Lemongold After Dragons’ Den?

Lemongold appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 6. The business was a gourmet home party events organiser. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.

The Pitch

Ruby Spolia and Amita Simons walked into the Den in 2007 with a gourmet home party events organiser. They were asking for £80,000.

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 Ruby Spolia and Amita Simons left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Lemongold did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011, 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 Lemongold Still in Business?

No. Lemongold is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2011).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Steri Spray, Caribbean Ready Meals, Back to the Movies, Dig 'n' Drive. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
01684749
Registered Name
LEMONGOLD LIMITED
Incorporated
1982-12-07
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
47730
Registered Address
1189-1191 Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-07-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£5123408
Employees
30
Period
2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31
Officers
  • DESAI, Uma Girish — secretary
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • DESAI, Girishchandra Balvantrai — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • DESAI, Mitesh Girish — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • DESAI, Neesha Girish — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • DESAI, Panasha Girish — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • DESAI, Uma Girish — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • SHAH, Mitesh Kantilal — director
    1189-1191, Finchley Road, London, NW11 0AA, England
  • KRESTIN, Anne Rosalinde — director (resigned 2003-05-01)
    Kesketh House 13 Manor Hall Avenue, Hendon, London, NW4 1NY
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