What Happened to Stand4Socks After Dragons’ Den?
Stand4Socks appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2019, Series 17 Episode 8. The business was a antibacterial socks, donating to homeless for every pair sold. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Joshua Turner walked into the Den in 2019 with a antibacterial socks, donating to homeless for every pair sold. They were asking for £60,000 in exchange for 7.5% of the business.
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 Joshua Turner left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Stand4Socks is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2019, 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 Stand4Socks Still in Business?
Yes. Stand4Socks 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 Dinoski, Imperial Candles, Rethink Wrap, Clarendon Games. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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