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What Happened to Paintapron After Dragons’ Den?

Paintapron appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 8. The business was a box attached to harness to aid diy. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

John French walked into the Den in 2010 with a box attached to harness to aid diy. They were asking for £70,000.

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 John French left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Paintapron is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2010, the business has now been trading for over two decades — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Paintapron Still Available?

Yes. French Construction Limited 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 ValueMyStuff, Power8 Workshop, The Yum Yums (Di Med Publishing), Commando Joe's Fun and Fitness. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
04949851
Registered Name
FRENCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Incorporated
2003-10-31
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
99999
Registered Address
The Mill, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-10-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£11101
Employees
1
Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31
Officers
  • FRENCH, John — secretary
    6 Ashburton Close, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9EF
  • FRENCH, David — director
    32 Webber Close, Webber Close, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6YL, England
  • @UKPLC CLIENT SECRETARY LTD — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2003-10-31)
    5, Jupiter House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 8NN
  • @UKPLC CLIENT DIRECTOR LTD — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2003-10-31)
    5, Jupiter House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 8NN
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