Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Solar Buddies After Dragons’ Den?
Solar Buddies appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2023, Series 20 Episode 14. The business was a suncream applicator for children. They secured investment from Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kelli Aspland and Laura Water walked into the Den in 2023 with a suncream applicator for children. They were asking for £80,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden offered £80,000 for 20%, and Kelli Aspland and Laura Water 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
Solar Buddies is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 3 years since the pitch.
Is Solar Buddies Still in Business?
Yes. Solar Buddies 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 Hello Klean, Mood Bears, Scotch Galore Whiskies. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 09191736
- Registered Name
- SOLAR BUDDIES LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2014-08-28
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47910
- Registered Address
- Unit 2 Avondale Industrial Estate, Pontrhydyrun, Cwmbran, NP44 1UG, Wales
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-11-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £2078138
- Employees
- 9
- Period
- 2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30
- Officers
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ASPLAND, Kelli
— director
Unit B3, Avondale Business Park, Avondale Way, Cwmbran, NP44 1XE, United Kingdom
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WATERS, Laura
— director
Unit B3, Avondale Business Park, Avondale Way, Cwmbran, NP44 1XE, United Kingdom
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ASPLAND, Kelli
— director