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What Happened to Proppa After Dragons’ Den?

Proppa appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 9. The business was a website that sells vehicle accessories. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne on the show. The company was dissolved in 2014.

The Pitch

Adam Weaver walked into the Den in 2010 with a website that sells vehicle accessories. They were asking for £50,000 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. Duncan Bannatyne offered £50,000 for 20%, and Adam Weaver 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

Proppa did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, some 4 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 Proppa Still Available?

No. Proppa Cars Limited 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 Content and Calm (Traykit), Sweat Sportz, TailorMade. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05774787
Registered Name
PROPPA CARS LIMITED
Incorporated
2006-04-10 (ceased 2014-03-16)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
5030, 5040
Registered Address
Meryll House, 57 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DN
Accounts
total-exemption-small (period ending 2010-04-30)
Officers
  • WEAVER, Adam Leonard — secretary
    Narrow Wood Farm, Station Road, Wadborough, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9HA, United Kingdom
  • WEAVER, Adam Leonard — director
    Narrow Wood Farm, Station Road, Wadborough, Worcestershire, WR8 9HA
  • WEAVER, Kerry Laura — director
    10, Park View, Rous Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4UL
  • WEAVER, Malcolm Leonard — secretary (resigned 2009-11-20)
    Mayfield Atch Lench Road, Church Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4UG
  • WEAVER, Russell John — secretary (resigned 2006-04-10)
    Mayfield, Atch Lench Road, Church Lench, Evesham, WR11 4UG
  • WEAVER, Adam Leonard — director (resigned 2006-04-10)
    Mayfield, Atch Lench Road, Church Lench, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4UG
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