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What Happened to Minicat After Dragons’ Den?

Minicat appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 7. The business was a inflatable boat fitting into portable bag. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.

The Pitch

Rowan Brook walked into the Den in 2007 with a inflatable boat fitting into portable bag. They were asking for £50,000.

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 Rowan Brook left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Minicat did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011, some 4 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 Minicat Still in Business?

No. Minicat 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 Fit Fur Life, JPM Eco Logistics, Malagassy Ltd, Hydrodome. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
03132640
Registered Name
MINICAT LIMITED
Incorporated
1995-11-30 (ceased 2011-09-13)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
7222
Registered Address
C/O M J Golz & Co, Odeon House, 146 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1BH
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2009-12-31)
Officers
  • ROXBOROUGH SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-secretary
    Odeon House, 146 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1BH, Great Britain
  • DIX, David — director
    1 Highfield Crescent, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1EZ
  • MJ GOLZ SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-secretary (resigned 2003-12-04)
    Odeon House, 146 College Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1BH
  • WATERLOW SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 1995-11-30)
    6-8 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ
  • GIBBINS, Patricia Margaret — director (resigned 2000-03-21)
    40 Hillcroft Avenue, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 5AR
  • WATERLOW NOMINEES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 1995-11-30)
    6-8 Underwood Street, London, N1 7JQ
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