Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Nereus After Dragons’ Den?
Nereus appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2022, Series 19 Episode 2. The business was a sustainable premium beauty care products. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company went into liquidation in 2025.
The Pitch
James Inglesby and Diana Ziegler walked into the Den in 2022 with a sustainable premium beauty care products. They were asking for £50,000 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 James Inglesby and Diana Ziegler left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Nereus did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2025, only 3 years after the Den appearance.
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 Nereus Still Available?
No. Nereus London Limited is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company is in liquidation.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Eco Union, The Toto Sleep Company, Piddle Patch. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- liquidation
- Company Number
- 12171006
- Registered Name
- NEREUS LONDON LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2019-08-23
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 20411
- Registered Address
- 27 Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4PF
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2023-12-28)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £427864
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 2022-12-30 to 2023-12-28
- Officers
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INGLESBY, James Ronald, Mr.
— director
27, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4PF
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ZIEGLER, Diana Carolina
— director
27, Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4PF
-
GIBBONS, Richard Michael
— director (resigned 2020-06-13)
6, Severus Road, London, SW11 1PL, England
-
INGLESBY, Alister Edward
— director (resigned 2023-05-22)
6, Severus Road, London, SW11 1PL, England
-
INGLESBY, James Ronald, Mr.
— director