Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Snowbone After Dragons’ Den?
Snowbone appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 6. The business was a handle attachment for snowboards. They secured investment from Rachel Elnaugh on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Nik Rawcliff and Paddy Radcliff walked into the Den in 2005 with a handle attachment for snowboards. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 33.3% 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. Rachel Elnaugh offered £75,000 for 33.3%, and Nik Rawcliff and Paddy Radcliff 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
Snowbone is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2005, 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 Snowbone Still in Business?
Yes. Snowbone 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 Visual Talent Ltd, Cabtivate Media Ltd, EM Medical, Dinnerpoint.com. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 05346487
- Registered Name
- SNOWBONE LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2005-01-28
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 82990
- Registered Address
- Fair Acres Chorley Road, Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SL, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-12-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £100
- Period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Officers
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RAWCLIFFE, Nicholas John Howard
— director
Fair Acres, Chorley Road, Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SL, England
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NORRIS, Keith John
— secretary (resigned 2017-09-20)
Fair Acres, Chorley Road, Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 3SL, England
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RADCLIFFE, Patrick Henry
— secretary (resigned 2007-02-01)
28 Edith Road, London, W14 9BB
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RAWCLIFFE, Nicholas John Howard
— secretary (resigned 2007-02-01)
Fari Acres, Chorley Road Bispham, Ormskirk, Lancs, L40 3SL
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RADCLIFFE, Patrick Henry
— director (resigned 2007-01-01)
28 Edith Road, London, W14 9BB
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RAWCLIFFE, Nicholas John Howard
— director