Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Sunclipa After Dragons’ Den?
Sunclipa appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 1. The business was a anti-blinding sunglasses for tennis players. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Antoine Messiou walked into the Den in 2021 with a anti-blinding sunglasses for tennis players. They were asking for £40,000 in exchange for 20% 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 Antoine Messiou left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Sunclipa is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 5 years since the pitch.
Is Sunclipa Still in Business?
Yes. Sunclipa 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 Offblak, Masterpeace, Nursem, Icebloc. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 12954790
- Registered Name
- SUNCLIPA EYEWEAR LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2020-10-15 (ceased 2026-02-17)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 22290
- Registered Address
- 526 Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3DH, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-10-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31
- Officers
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MESSIOU, Antoine Yvon
— director
526, Braunstone Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3DH, England
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MESSIOU, Antoine Yvon
— director