What Happened to Pop Up Chess Set After Dragons’ Den?

Pop Up Chess Set appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2023, Series 20 Episode 4. The business was a portable and foldable chess sets. They secured investment from Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman on the show. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

David Hawcock walked into the Den in 2023 with a portable and foldable chess sets. They were asking for £40,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Peter Jones and Touker Suleyman offered £40,000 for 20%, and David Hawcock 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

Pop Up Chess Set is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 3 years since the pitch.

Is Pop Up Chess Set Still in Business?

Yes. Pop Up Chess Set 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 Bide Planet, Ethical Bedding, Sparkle Butt. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status

dissolved

Company Number

08293143

Registered Name

POP UP SETS LIMITED

Incorporated

2012-11-14 (ceased 2014-07-15)

Company Type

ltd

SIC Codes

99999

Registered Address

Knowledge Dock Business Centre, 4-6 Universtiy Way, London, E16 2RD

Accounts

dormant (period ending 2012-12-31)

Officers

BEST4BUSINESS LIMITED — corporate-secretary
Knowledge Dock Business Centre, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, England
WOOD, Samuel Loron — director
Knowledge Dock Business Centre, 4-6 Universtiy Way, London, E16 2RD, England

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