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 Available?

No. Minicat Uk Limited 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

05864684

Registered Name

MINICAT UK LIMITED

Incorporated

2006-07-03 (ceased 2011-12-27)

Company Type

ltd

SIC Codes

5190

Registered Address

C/O Mark Bijok Associates, 29 Bath Road Peasedown St John, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8DJ

Accounts

total-exemption-small (period ending 2009-12-31)

Officers

BROOK, Colin Anthony — secretary
15 Albert Road, Keynsham, Bristol, Avon, BS31 1AA
BROOK, Rowan Tate — director
29 Ashford Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7BL
FORM 10 SECRETARIES FD LTD — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2006-07-04)
39a Leicester Road, Salford, Manchester, M7 4AS
FORM 10 DIRECTORS FD LTD — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2006-07-04)
39a Leicester Road, Salford, Manchester, M7 4AS

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