Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Megaflatables After Dragons’ Den?
Megaflatables appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 12. The business was a large inflatables used for advertising brands and products. They secured investment from Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
John Spence walked into the Den in 2012 with a large inflatables used for advertising brands and products. They were asking for £37,500 (received 40,000) in exchange for 25% 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 offered £37,500 (received 40,000) for 25%, and John Spence 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
Megaflatables is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2012, 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 Megaflatables Still in Business?
Yes. Megaflatables 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 Rocktails, Hire A Hive, Carkoon, T Strap. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07412548
- Registered Name
- MEGAFLATABLES LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2010-10-19
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 73120
- Registered Address
- The Old Grange Warren Estate, Lordship Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3WT, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-10-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £440180
- Employees
- 13
- Period
- 2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31
- Officers
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SPENCE, John Peter
— director
The Old Grange, Warren Estate, Lordship Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3WT, England
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GRIFFIN, Kieran
— director (resigned 2012-08-20)
Pulham House, Bedwell Park, Cucumber Lane, Essendon, Hertfordshire, AL9 6GJ, England
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SPENCE, John Peter
— director