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What Happened to Stubbi and Co Ltd After Dragons’ Den?

Stubbi and Co Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 1. The business was a cigarette stub pouches. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.

The Pitch

Ian McCormack walked into the Den in 2005 with a cigarette stub pouches. 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 Ian McCormack left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Stubbi and Co Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015, some 10 years after the pitch.

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 Stubbi and Co Ltd Still in Business?

No. Stubbi and Co Ltd is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2015).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Umbrolly, Baby Dream Machine, Art Out There, Incarnation. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
00480602
Registered Name
H E STUBBINS AND SONS LIMITED
Incorporated
1950-04-04
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
01110
Registered Address
Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-06-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£482080
Employees
0
Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Officers
  • BURTON, Moira Kealey — secretary
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU, United Kingdom
  • BURTON, John Stubbins — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU, United Kingdom
  • BURTON, Moira Kealey — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU, United Kingdom
  • FREUIS, Nicola Stephanie — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU, United Kingdom
  • STUBBINS, Maria Elisabetta — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU
  • STUBBINS, Pauline Elizabeth — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU, United Kingdom
  • STUBBINS, Thomas Jeremy — director
    Thornton Grange, Thornton Nr Melbourne, East Riding, Yorkshire, YO42 4RU
  • STUBBINS, Paul Raymond — secretary (resigned 2005-10-11)
    Manor Farm, Allerthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4RW
  • BURTON, Mark Allison — director (resigned 2012-02-07)
    Thornton Grange, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4RU
  • STUBBINS, Gerald — director (resigned 1996-04-08)
    Woodlands Thornton, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO4 4RZ
  • STUBBINS, Lois Juliet — director (resigned 1996-04-08)
    Woodlands Thornton, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO4 4RZ
  • STUBBINS, Nancy — director (resigned 1993-04-05)
    Thornton Grange, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO4 4RU
  • STUBBINS, Paul Raymond — director (resigned 2005-10-11)
    Manor Farm, Allerthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4RW
  • STUBBINS, Raymond Walter — director (resigned 1993-04-05)
    Thornton Grange, Melbourne, York, North Yorkshire, YO4 4RU
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