Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Alba McConnell and Colin Pearson walked into the Den in 2013 with a brazilian food dishes. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 20% of the business.

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 Alba McConnell and Colin Pearson left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Rio - A Taste Of Brazil (Cajado) did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2021, some 8 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 Rio - A Taste Of Brazil (Cajado) Still in Business?

No. Rio - A Taste Of Brazil (Cajado) is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2021).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at The Running Mat, Original Jerky (renamed Texas Joe's), BUKcase, The Rotaire Dryline. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.