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What Happened to Oarsome Potential After Dragons’ Den?

Oarsome Potential appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 3. The business was a grip accessory for rowing blades. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Emily Webb walked into the Den in 2009 with a grip accessory for rowing blades. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 20% 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 Emily Webb left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Oarsome Potential is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2009, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Oarsome Potential Still in Business?

Yes. Oarsome Potential 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 Lid Lifters, Servicing Stop, Dusty – The Dusty Springfield Musical, Tantrum Boutique. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06315991
Registered Name
OARSOME POTENTIAL LIMITED
Incorporated
2007-07-17
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
32990
Registered Address
Summit House 10 Waterside Court, Albany Street, Newport, NP20 5NT
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-04-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£93845
Employees
0
Period
2024-05-01 to 30 April 2025
Officers
  • COWLEY, John Henry — secretary
    Brecon House De Clere Way, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, NP25 4NY
  • COWLEY, John Henry — director
    Brecon House De Clere Way, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, NP25 4NY
  • HURLEY, Gillian Mary — director
    Brecon House, Declere Way, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, NP25 4NY
  • WEBB, Emily Hannah — director
    Brecon House, De Clere Way, Trelleck, Monmouthshire, NP25 4NY
  • SECRETARIAL APPOINTMENTS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2007-07-17)
    16 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2DX
  • CORPORATE APPOINTMENTS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2007-07-17)
    16 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2DX
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