Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn) After Dragons’ Den?
Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 5. The business was a spinning, animated advertisement on bicycle wheels. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kiryl Chykeyuk and Art Stavenka walked into the Den in 2012 with a spinning, animated advertisement on bicycle wheels. They were asking for £90,000 in exchange for 40% 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. Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis offered £90,000 for 40%, and Kiryl Chykeyuk and Art Stavenka 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
Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2012, 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 Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn) Still in Business?
Yes. Old Bond (later renamed as Kino-mo and HyperByn) 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 Intern Avenue, Sensationelle, Door Defender, House of QI. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
