Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to TellTails After Dragons’ Den?
TellTails appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2017, Series 15 Episode 7. The business was a costume tails. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Hannah Gourlay walked into the Den in 2017 with a costume tails. They were asking for £70,000 in exchange for 25% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Deborah Meaden offered £70,000 for 25%, and Hannah Gourlay accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
TellTails is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2017, 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 TellTails Still in Business?
Yes. TellTails 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 BeeLine, CorkYogis, Global Display. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07931853
- Registered Name
- TELLTAILS LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2012-02-01
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 14190
- Registered Address
- 2 Hazeldell Cottages, 2 Hazeldell Cottages, Margate, Kent, CT9 1UD, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-02-28)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £39990
- Employees
- 1
- Period
- 1.3.24 to 28.2.25
- Officers
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GOURLAY, Hannah Katherine
— director
2 Hazeldell Cottages, Margate, Thanet Road, Margate, CT9 1UD, England
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GOURLAY, Hannah Katherine
— director