Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Rayink Limited After Dragons’ Den?
Rayink Limited appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 5. The business was a canopy for pushing prams. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.
The Pitch
Yinka Davies walked into the Den in 2005 with a canopy for pushing prams. 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 Yinka Davies left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Rayink Limited did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011, some 6 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 Rayink Limited Still in Business?
No. Rayink 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 Elizabeth Galton Ltd, A-Frame Golf, Slim PC, Plant Pal. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 04232137
- Registered Name
- RAYINK LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2001-06-11 (ceased 2011-01-25)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 7487
- Registered Address
- 2nd Floor 145-157 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PY
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2008-12-31)
- Officers
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DAVIES, Yinka
— secretary
15 Blenheim Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HS
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ADEWUNMI, Raymond
— director
2 Roberts Drive, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9PP
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DAVIES, Yinka
— director
15 Blenheim Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HS
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IUDICA-DAVIES, Elisabetta
— secretary (resigned 2009-09-08)
15 Blenheim Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HS
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DAVIES, Yinka
— secretary