Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Reviveaphone (renamed LikeWize Repair) After Dragons’ Den?
Reviveaphone (renamed LikeWize Repair) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2014, Series 11 Episode 7. The business was a repair kit for water-damaged mobile phones. They secured investment from Kelly Hoppen on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Oliver Murphy walked into the Den in 2014 with a repair kit for water-damaged mobile phones. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 25% 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. Kelly Hoppen offered £50,000 for 25%, and Oliver Murphy 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
Reviveaphone (renamed LikeWize Repair) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2014, 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 Reviveaphone (renamed LikeWize Repair) Still in Business?
Yes. Reviveaphone (renamed LikeWize Repair) appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Mainstage Travel (renamed Mainstage Festivals), Unique Automation, Big Waves, Pop&Go Knickers. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
