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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 Available?

No. Joe Solera Ltd 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 The Generating Company, Masti Games, Natural Burial, Back Beauty (BackBliss). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05457925
Registered Name
JOE SOLERA LTD.
Incorporated
2005-05-20 (ceased 2023-09-19)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
74990
Registered Address
79 The Mall, Swindon, SN1 4JE, England
Accounts
dormant (period ending 2022-05-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£1
Period
2021-06-01 to 2022-05-31
Officers
  • SOLERA, Juanita — secretary
    79, The Mall, Swindon, SN1 4JE, England
  • SOLERA, Joe — director
    79, The Mall, Swindon, SN1 4JE, England
  • SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2005-05-20)
    26, Church Street, London, NW8 8EP
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