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The Pitch

David Kendall walked into the Den in 2016 with a "slap-on" wrist watches. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 45% 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. Nick Jenkins offered £50,000 for 45%, and David Kendall 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

Slappie Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2020, some 4 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 Slappie Ltd Still in Business?

No. Slappie Ltd 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 Opus, Bad Brownie, Wooju, Drink Command Limited. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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