Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Outabox Ltd After Dragons’ Den?
Outabox Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 3. The business was a disposable outdoor leisure furniture. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2009.
The Pitch
Gayle Blanchflower walked into the Den in 2005 with a disposable outdoor leisure furniture. They were asking for £125,000 in exchange for 5% 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 Gayle Blanchflower left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Outabox Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2009, 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 Outabox Ltd Still in Business?
No. Outabox Ltd is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2009).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Le Beanock, IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems, Care Free House, Esme Ertekin Shoe Club. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
