Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Superspout After Dragons’ Den?
Superspout appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 8. The business was a fuel can nozzle with automatic stop. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
David Holdsworth walked into the Den in 2008 with a fuel can nozzle with automatic stop. They were asking for £80,000.
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 David Holdsworth left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Superspout is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2008, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Superspout Still Available?
Yes. Superspout 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 ProWaste Management Services, Baby Loves Disco, Beyond Boyle, Road Refresher. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.