Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to NoParkingFine After Dragons’ Den?
NoParkingFine appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 2. The business was a website challenging parking fines. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2014.
The Pitch
Safiya Hussain walked into the Den in 2011 with a website challenging parking fines. They were asking for £50,000.
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 Safiya Hussain left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
NoParkingFine did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, 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 NoParkingFine Still in Business?
No. NoParkingFine is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2014).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Love Da Pop, Raskelf Memory Foam (Duvalay), The British DJ and MC Academy, Karnap. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.