Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Tattoo Erase After Dragons’ Den?
Tattoo Erase appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 1 Episode 4. The business was a tattoo removal service. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.
The Pitch
Barbara-Simpson and Richard Birks walked into the Den in 2005 with a tattoo removal service. They were asking for £250,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Barbara-Simpson and Richard Birks left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Tattoo Erase did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, some 8 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is Tattoo Erase Still in Business?
No. Tattoo Erase is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Mycorrhizal Systems, Maxi Mat, Tasty Aprons, Halal Cuisines. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06631458
- Registered Name
- TATTOO ERASE UK LTD.
- Incorporated
- 2008-06-26 (ceased 2013-05-07)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 82990
- Registered Address
- C/O Lomas & Co, 12 Market Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AR
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2011-06-30)
- Officers
-
BIRKS, Howard Richard
— director
C/O Lomas & Co, 12 Market Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8AR
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BIRKS, Howard Richard
— director