Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Spoton Shades After Dragons’ Den?
Spoton Shades appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 8. The business was a shades for spot-lighting. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2012.
The Pitch
Philippa Stephen-Martin walked into the Den in 2010 with a shades for spot-lighting. They were asking for £50,000.
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 Philippa Stephen-Martin left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Spoton Shades did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2012, only 2 years after the Den appearance.
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 Spoton Shades Still in Business?
No. Spoton Shades 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 ValueMyStuff, Power8 Workshop, The Yum Yums (Di Med Publishing), Commando Joe's Fun and Fitness. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 07128804
- Registered Name
- SPOTON SHADES LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2010-01-19 (ceased 2012-08-28)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 1740
- Registered Address
- 53c New Church Road, Hove, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4BA, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2011-01-31)
- Officers
-
DOUGLAS, Mia
— director
53c, New Church Road, Hove, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4BA, England
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STEPHEN-MARTIN, Philippa
— director
53c, New Church Road, Hove, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4BA, England
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DOUGLAS, Mia
— director