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What Happened to Swanky or Spanky After Dragons’ Den?

Swanky or Spanky appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 2. The business was a devices preventing drink spiking and underwear storage for condoms. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Dawn Dines walked into the Den in 2007 with a devices preventing drink spiking and underwear storage for condoms. They were asking for £100,000.

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 Dawn Dines left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Swanky or Spanky is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The business has now been trading for around 7 years since the pitch.

Is Swanky or Spanky Still Available?

Yes. Stamp Out Spiking Community Interest Company 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 youdoodoll, Gaming Alerts, Spot On Golf, Sweet Counter. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
converted-closed
Company Number
12048033
Registered Name
STAMP OUT SPIKING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Incorporated
2019-06-13 (ceased 2024-03-25)
Company Type
converted-or-closed
SIC Codes
85590
Registered Address
The Flat Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2022-06-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£18151
Employees
0
Period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30
Officers
  • ANKERS, Sarah Louise — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • BIRCH, Michaela Katherine Janet — director
    15, Frome Road, West End, Southampton, SO18 3LH, England
  • DINES, Dawn — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • DINES, William Robert — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • JONES, Iain — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • NELIGAN, John — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • PEARCE, Doreen Mary — director
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • ANDERSON, Timothy — director (resigned 2020-07-01)
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
  • WHITEHEAD, Graeme Richard — director (resigned 2022-02-20)
    The Flat, Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8XR, United Kingdom
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