Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Sopper Books After Dragons’ Den?
Sopper Books appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2024, Series 21 Episode 5. The business was a online library of bespoke curated and narrated books. They secured investment from All five dragons on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Simon Hood and Charlene Mitchell-Hood walked into the Den in 2024 with a online library of bespoke curated and narrated books. They were asking for £5 [ note 8 ] in exchange for 5% 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. All five dragons offered £5 [ note 8 ] for 5%, and Simon Hood and Charlene Mitchell-Hood 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
Sopper Books is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 2 years since the pitch.
Is Sopper Books Still in Business?
Yes. Sopper Books appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Inventor Cat, Manta Hair, Unbaggeded. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
