Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Danielle Barnett and David Holmes walked into the Den in 2016 with a analogue optical musical instrument cable. They were asking for £70,000 in exchange for 35% 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. Touker Suleyman offered £70,000 for 35%, and Danielle Barnett and David Holmes 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

Light Lead did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2018, only 2 years after the Den appearance.

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 Lead Still in Business?

No. Light Lead is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2018).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Universal Manhole Key Kit (renamed Dad Machining), Pro Gains, Splash Maps. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

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