Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Poppit Out (Mon Glace) After Dragons’ Den?
Poppit Out (Mon Glace) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 7. The business was a ice cream flavours and containers. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.
The Pitch
Paul Sonabend and John Pepperell walked into the Den in 2008 with a ice cream flavours and containers. They were asking for £150,000.
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 Paul Sonabend and John Pepperell left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Poppit Out (Mon Glace) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, some 5 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 Poppit Out (Mon Glace) Still in Business?
No. Poppit Out (Mon Glace) is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2013).
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