Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Ogel After Dragons’ Den?
Ogel appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 14. The business was a recyclable building materials for outdoor buildings. They secured investment from Sara Davies and Tej Lalvani on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Gary Giles and Alan Watts walked into the Den in 2021 with a recyclable building materials for outdoor buildings. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 10% 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. Sara Davies and Tej Lalvani offered £50,000 for 10%, and Gary Giles and Alan Watts 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
Ogel is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 5 years since the pitch.
Is Ogel Still in Business?
Yes. Ogel appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Positive Birth, The Workbench London, Nuud Gum, K' Wors. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 09644853
- Registered Name
- OGEL LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2015-06-17 (ceased 2023-07-11)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 41100, 68100
- Registered Address
- 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2022-06-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30
- Officers
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HO, Timothy
— secretary
71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
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HO, Timothy Tinloch
— director
71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
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HO, Timothy
— secretary