Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Brian Smith walked into the Den in 2012 with a gift packages in the form of origamis. They were asking for N/A.

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 Brian Smith left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Poppets Ltd (Popagami) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2024, 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 Poppets Ltd (Popagami) Still Available?

No. Popagami Ltd 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 A Turner & Sons Sausage Ltd, A to E Training & Solutions Ltd, Envirothaw, DrumChasers (Music Fix Ltd). Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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