Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Mak Tok After Dragons’ Den?
Mak Tok appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2019, Series 17 Episode 3. The business was a mak tok chilli paste. They secured investment from Sara Davies on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Will Chew walked into the Den in 2019 with a mak tok chilli paste. They were asking for £60,000 in exchange for 33% 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. Sara Davies offered £60,000 for 33%, and Will Chew 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
Mak Tok is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2019, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Mak Tok Still in Business?
Yes. Mak Tok appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Hannasillitoe skin care products, Stroodles - Pasta Straws, The Interior Design Toolkit, GloRide. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 11284982
- Registered Name
- MAK TOK LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2018-03-29
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 46390, 47290
- Registered Address
- First Floor Unit 4, Broadfield Court, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0XF, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -2245
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 1.4.24 to 31.3.25
- Officers
-
CHEW, William
— director
First Floor, Unit 4, Broadfield Court, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0XF, United Kingdom
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CHEW, William
— director