Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Nobby Travels After Dragons’ Den?
Nobby Travels appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 1. The business was a children's books depicting the adventures of a globe-trotting dog. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2017.
The Pitch
Darren Spence walked into the Den in 2007 with a children's books depicting the adventures of a globe-trotting dog. They were asking for £150,000.
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 Darren Spence left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Nobby Travels did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2017, some 10 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 Nobby Travels Still in Business?
No. Nobby Travels 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 Beach Break Live, Goldgenie (formerly Midas Touch), Double Dates, Thydrys. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.