What Happened to SplashToppa (Cement mixer lid) After Dragons’ Den?
SplashToppa (Cement mixer lid) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2015, Series 13 Episode 2. The business was a lid fitting for cement mixers. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Simon Meadows walked into the Den in 2015 with a lid fitting for cement mixers. They were asking for N/A.
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 Simon Meadows left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
SplashToppa (Cement mixer lid) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2015, 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 SplashToppa (Cement mixer lid) Still in Business?
Yes. SplashToppa (Cement mixer lid) 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 Chika's Foods, Accentuate, The Raw Chocolate Company, The Idle Man. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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