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What Happened to Light Bulb Changer After Dragons’ Den?

Light Bulb Changer appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 5. The business was a retractable safety aid for changing light bulbs. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2023.

The Pitch

Joe Solera walked into the Den in 2005 with a retractable safety aid for changing light bulbs. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 49% 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 Joe Solera left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Light Bulb Changer did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2023, some 18 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 Light Bulb Changer Still in Business?

No. Light Bulb Changer is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2023).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at The Generating Company, Masti Games, Natural Burial, Back Beauty (BackBliss). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
04676877
Registered Name
LIGHT BULB LIMITED
Incorporated
2003-02-25
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
96090
Registered Address
Studio 1 305a Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8EU, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-04-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
-22
Employees
0
Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30
Officers
  • EDRIDGE, Simon — director
    Hazeldene, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4AE, United Kingdom
  • BUTT, Jon William — secretary (resigned 2017-03-07)
    2, Drew Lane, Deal, Kent, CT14 7XS, England
  • AA COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2003-02-25)
    First Floor Offices 8-10 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ
  • BUTT, Jonathan William — director (resigned 2017-03-07)
    2, Drew Lane, Deal, Kent, CT14 7XS, England
  • BUYVIEW LTD — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2003-02-25)
    1st Floor Offices, 8-10 Stamford Hill, London, N16 6XZ
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