Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Talkies After Dragons’ Den?
Talkies appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2020, Series 17 Episode 14. The business was a electronic greeting cards. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Davids Hyams walked into the Den in 2020 with a electronic greeting cards. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 12.5% 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 Davids Hyams left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Talkies is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2020, 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 Talkies Still in Business?
Yes. Talkies appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Thrift+, Yorkshire Dama Cheese (Squeeky Cheese), Punkbox, Cucumber Clothing. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 12779059
- Registered Name
- TALKIES FILMS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2020-07-29
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 59111, 59120, 59131
- Registered Address
- 23 Guernsey Place, Three Mile Cross,, Reading,, RG7 1FZ, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- unaudited-abridged (period ending 2024-07-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -8750
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 1.8.23 to 31.7.24
- Officers
-
JAIN, Mukta, Mrs.
— director
23 Guernsey Place,, Three Mile Cross,, Reading,, RG7 1FZ, United Kingdom
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JAIN, Mukta, Mrs.
— director