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The Pitch

Chris Elsworthy walked into the Den in 2010 with a power8 workshop, a power tool set that is the world's first cordless bench top system. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 30% 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. Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones offered £150,000 for 30%, and Chris Elsworthy 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

Power8 Workshop did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2025, some 15 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 Power8 Workshop Still in Business?

No. Power8 Workshop 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 ValueMyStuff, The Yum Yums (Di Med Publishing), Commando Joe's Fun and Fitness, Spoton Shades. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Videos

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CEL in Dragons' Den with the POWER8 workshop

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