Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Nursem After Dragons’ Den?
Nursem appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 1. The business was a skincare product for hands. They secured investment from Tej Lalvani on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Antonia Philp and Jonny Philp walked into the Den in 2021 with a skincare product for hands. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 5% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Tej Lalvani offered £75,000 for 5% (3% as soon as investment is repaid), and Antonia Philp and Jonny Philp accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
Nursem is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2021, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Nursem Still Available?
Yes. Better Health 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 Offblak, Masterpeace, Icebloc, Sunclipa. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07897317
- Registered Name
- BETTER HEALTH LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2012-01-04
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47750
- Registered Address
- C/O Wonderstuff 1 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 1DH, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-01-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £504823
- Employees
- 6
- Period
- 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025
- Officers
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DUNN, Philippa Jane
— director
Biscuit Building, 10 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DD, England
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PHILP, Jonathan Drummond
— director
C/O Wonderstuff, 1 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 1DH, England
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MUCKLE SECRETARY LIMITED
— corporate-secretary (resigned 2012-01-19)
C/O Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom
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DAVISON, Andrew John
— director (resigned 2012-01-19)
C/O Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4BF, United Kingdom
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DUNN, Philippa Jane
— director