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What 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 in 2020, 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 Talkies Still Available?

Yes. Talking Print Limited 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
07829746
Registered Name
TALKING PRINT LIMITED
Incorporated
2011-10-31
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
58190
Registered Address
Building 3 North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, New Southgate, London, N11 1GN, United Kingdom
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-10-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£87476
Employees
2
Period
1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024
Officers
  • HYAMS, Jessica Leonie — secretary
    Building 3, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, New Southgate, London, N11 1GN, United Kingdom
  • HYAMS, David Mark — director
    6, Princes Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 3LR, United Kingdom
  • WIGNALL, David John — director (resigned 2012-01-10)
    46, Church Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7RD, United Kingdom
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