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What Happened to N-Sign After Dragons’ Den?

N-Sign appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 6. The business was a signage and engraving company. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Alun Pearson walked into the Den in 2011 with a signage and engraving company. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Alun Pearson left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

N-Sign is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2011, the business has now been trading for over two decades — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is N-Sign Still Available?

Yes. N Sign Holdings Limited appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at AB Performance, Aqua Sheko Fish Spa, Skip-Hop, Poker Controls. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
04102288
Registered Name
N SIGN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Incorporated
2000-11-06
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
68100, 68209, 68320
Registered Address
Frankfield Garage Frankfield Place, Great Ayton, Middlesbrough, TS9 6BZ, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-10-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£233942
Employees
0
Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31
Officers
  • HARVEY, Martin Jeffery — secretary
    34, Cleveland Avenue, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2PE, United Kingdom
  • PEARSON, Alun David — director
    Sign House, Baltic Road, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 2EZ, England
  • BUCKLE, Lawrence Robert — secretary (resigned 2004-08-24)
    14 Ryedale, Guisborough, Cleveland, TS14 8JE
  • COWELL, John — secretary (resigned 2008-03-25)
    33 Runswick Road, Eston, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS6 8HH
  • VEITCH, Phillip Alan — secretary (resigned 2004-07-28)
    69 Caithness Road, Teesville, Middlesbrough, TS6 0AJ
  • LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2000-11-06)
    84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP
  • LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2000-11-06)
    84 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HP
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