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What Happened to Slim PC After Dragons’ Den?

Slim PC appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 5. The business was a computer manufactured with wood as opposed to plastic. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2010.

The Pitch

Dr John Garside walked into the Den in 2005 with a computer manufactured with wood as opposed to plastic. They were asking for £190,000 in exchange for 25% 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 Dr John Garside left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Slim PC did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2010, some 5 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 Slim PC Still in Business?

No. Slim PC 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 Elizabeth Galton Ltd, A-Frame Golf, Plant Pal, Travelseal. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
04886471
Registered Name
SLIMPC LTD
Incorporated
2003-09-03 (ceased 2010-10-12)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
7310, 7414, 7487
Registered Address
8 Seacourt Road, Oxford, OX2 9LD, United Kingdom
Accounts
dormant (period ending 2007-09-30)
Officers
  • GARSIDE, George — secretary
    5 Tyddyn Fadog, Benllech, Isle Of Anglesey, LL74 8SL
  • GARSIDE, John, Dr — director
    8, Seacourt Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9LD, United Kingdom
  • LA SECRETARIES LIMITED — corporate-secretary (resigned 2003-09-10)
    30 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XU
  • LINCROFT ASSOCIATES LIMITED — corporate-director (resigned 2003-09-10)
    30 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XU
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