Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to M14 Industries After Dragons’ Den?
M14 Industries appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2017, Series 14 Episode 15. The business was a dating app platform. They secured investment from Peter Jones and Nick Jenkins on the show. The company was dissolved in 2024.
The Pitch
John Kershaw walked into the Den in 2017 with a dating app platform. They were asking for £80,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Peter Jones and Nick Jenkins offered £80,000 for 20%, and John Kershaw 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
M14 Industries did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2024, some 7 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 M14 Industries Still in Business?
No. M14 Industries is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2024).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Micro Fitness, Autoblaze, Ripped Luggage Ltd, Howdah Foods and Snacks. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
