Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Res Ipsa Club After Dragons’ Den?
Res Ipsa Club appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 6. The business was a private members club. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Craig Ian McAlpine walked into the Den in 2005 with a private members club. 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 Craig Ian McAlpine left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Res Ipsa Club is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Res Ipsa Club Still in Business?
Yes. Res Ipsa Club appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Mode Al, Personal Trainer, Extreme Sports Cameras, Respi Vest. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 10614949
- Registered Name
- RES IPSA LTD
- Incorporated
- 2017-02-13
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 86900
- Registered Address
- Suite 1490 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £38046
- Employees
- 3
- Period
- 1.4.24 to 31.3.25
- Officers
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WOODWARD, Heather Katsonga
— secretary
Suite 1490, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England
-
WOODWARD, Harry William, Dr
— director
Suite 1490, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England
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WOODWARD, Heather Katsonga
— director
Suite 1490, 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, England
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WOODWARD, Heather Katsonga
— secretary