Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Music Control (Emusu) After Dragons’ Den?
Music Control (Emusu) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 2. The business was a website launches for independent music artists. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Richard Croft and Chris Thompson walked into the Den in 2005 with a website launches for independent music artists. They were asking for £200,000 in exchange for 25% of the business.
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 Richard Croft and Chris Thompson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Music Control (Emusu) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, 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 Music Control (Emusu) Still in Business?
Yes. Music Control (Emusu) 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 Grails Ltd, Stable Table, Mandala Aroma, Kestrel Aerospace PAV. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
