Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat 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 back in 2010, 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 Paintapron Still in Business?
Yes. Paintapron 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 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.
