What Happened to Opie's Emporium After Dragons’ Den?
Opie's Emporium appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 3. The business was a "all natural" pet treats for dogs. They secured investment from Touker Suleyman on the show. The company went into liquidation in 2025.
The Pitch
Dom Hogan walked into the Den in 2021 with a "all natural" pet treats for dogs. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 35% 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. Touker Suleyman offered £50,000 for 35% (20% if investment is repaid within 18 months), and Dom Hogan 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
Opie's Emporium did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2025, some 4 years after the pitch.
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 Opie's Emporium Still in Business?
No. Opie's Emporium is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company is in liquidation.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at True Skincare Ltd, Wild AI, WangerFlange, Double Trouble Drinks. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- liquidation
- Company Number
- SC669884
- Registered Name
- OPIE'S EMPORIUM LTD
- Incorporated
- 2020-08-05
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 10920, 47190
- Registered Address
- 14-18 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2022-08-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £21117
- Employees
- 14
- Period
- 2021-09-01 to 2022-08-31
- Officers
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HOGAN, Dominique Grace
— director
14-18, Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ
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HOGAN, Dominique Grace
— director
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