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What Happened to Mandala Aroma After Dragons’ Den?

Mandala Aroma appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 2. The business was a organic aromatherapy skin products. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2010.

The Pitch

Gillian Kavannagh walked into the Den in 2005 with a organic aromatherapy skin products. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Gillian Kavannagh left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Mandala Aroma did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2010, some 5 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 Mandala Aroma Still in Business?

No. Mandala Aroma 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 Grails Ltd, Stable Table, Kestrel Aerospace PAV, All of a Quiver. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
04718069
Registered Name
MANDALA AROMA LTD
Incorporated
2003-04-01 (ceased 2010-09-15)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
5190
Registered Address
West Lancashire Investment Centre Maple View, White Moss Business Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9TG
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2007-04-30)
Officers
  • ASPINALL, Adele Claire Melanie — secretary
    24 Lees Road, Anderton, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 9PP
  • KAVANAGH, Gillian Margaret — director
    14 Chapel Street, Brinscall, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 8QD
  • ARRON, David Philip — secretary (resigned 2006-01-01)
    104 Bedowan Meadows, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2SW
  • MCNEILL, James — secretary (resigned 2005-07-01)
    9 Union Place, Montrose, Angus, DD10 8QB
  • NOMINEE SECRETARY LTD — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2005-04-01)
    Suite B, 29 Harley Street, London, W1G 9QR
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