Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Motor Mouse After Dragons’ Den?
Motor Mouse appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 8. The business was a wireless mice shaped like famous sports cars. They secured investment from James Caan on the show. The company was dissolved in 2017.
The Pitch
David & Patti Bailey walked into the Den in 2009 with a wireless mice shaped like famous sports cars. They were asking for £100,000 (received 120,000) 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. James Caan offered £100,000 (received 120,000) for 40%, and David & Patti Bailey 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
Motor Mouse did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2017, some 8 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 Motor Mouse Still in Business?
No. Motor Mouse is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2017).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Earle's, Quick Play Sport, Extreme Fliers Toys, Island Bakery. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
