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The Pitch

Patrick Tathem walked into the Den in 2020 with a travel bag for suits. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 50% 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. Sara Davies offered £75,000 for 50% (35% when investment is returned), and Patrick Tathem 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

Pliqo Travel Bag is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2020, 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 Pliqo Travel Bag Still in Business?

Yes. Pliqo Travel Bag 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 Brain Fud Drinks, Bug Bakes, Chimella, Pom Pom Dance. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Videos

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Sara Davies Has BIG Plans for PLIQO | Dragons’ Den

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Out of Term Uniform Packaging Storage Solution | Dragons’ Den

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“You’re In The Wrong Place With A Mixed Up Bag” | Dragons’ Den