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What Happened to Polistas After Dragons’ Den?

Polistas appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 6. The business was a retail outlet for polo shirts. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2018.

The Pitch

John Moreland-Lynn walked into the Den in 2006 with a retail outlet for polo shirts. They were asking for £200,000.

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 Moreland-Lynn left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Polistas did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2018, some 12 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 Polistas Still in Business?

No. Polistas is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Nuts Poker League, Caddy Motion, Baby Grippa, Axis Keyboard. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05428406
Registered Name
POLISTAS LIMITED
Incorporated
2005-04-19 (ceased 2018-06-26)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46420
Registered Address
19 Shepherd Market, London, W1J 7PN
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2016-12-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£212573
Period
2016-01-01 to 31 December 2016
Officers
  • MORELAND-LYNN, John — director
    19 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, Shepherd Market, London, W1J 7PJ, England
  • AKBAR, Tahir — secretary (resigned 2016-01-01)
    6 The Charter Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9QU
  • FLEMONS, Graham Barry — secretary (resigned 2007-08-15)
    76 Birches Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2AG
  • GODDARD, Iain Jackson — secretary (resigned 2008-05-23)
    16 Aintree Drive, Leamington Spa, CV32 7TU
  • TEMPLE SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2005-04-19)
    788-790 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7TJ
  • COMPANY DIRECTORS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2005-04-19)
    788-790 Finchley Road, London, NW11 7TJ
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