What Happened to Single Handed After Dragons’ Den?
Single Handed appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 10. The business was a rotatable serving trays. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Robert Simpson walked into the Den in 2021 with a rotatable serving trays. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Robert Simpson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Single Handed is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 5 years since the pitch.
Is Single Handed Still in Business?
Yes. Single Handed 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 The Wriggler, Honest Blends (Naked & Noble), Precious Pets Wedding Wheels, Air Vest Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 12391232
- Registered Name
- SINGLE HANDED LTD
- Incorporated
- 2020-01-08
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47520
- Registered Address
- Unit 8 The Courtyard, Gaulby Lane, Stoughton, Leicester, LE2 2FL, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-01-29)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -87239
- Employees
- 1
- Period
- 31 January 2024 to 29 January 2025
- Officers
-
SIMPSON, Robert Matthew
— director
Unit 8 The Courtyard, Gaulby Lane, Stoughton, Leicester, LE2 2FL, United Kingdom
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SIMPSON, Robert Matthew
— director
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