Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to MixAlbum After Dragons’ Den?
MixAlbum appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 4. The business was a dance download site with digital mixing software. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Ian Chamings walked into the Den in 2006 with a dance download site with digital mixing software. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 40% 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. Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis offered £150,000 for 40%, and Ian Chamings 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
MixAlbum is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2006, 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 MixAlbum Still in Business?
Yes. MixAlbum appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Yogabugs, Fresh Feet Shower Mat (Foot Therapy Clinic), Platinum Wines, KickGolf (Nydeas). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
