Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Big O After Dragons’ Den?
The Big O appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2005, Series 2 Episode 1. The business was a pre-packed marinated olive selection. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.
The Pitch
Alex Hall walked into the Den in 2005 with a pre-packed marinated olive selection. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 15% 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 Alex Hall left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Big O did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011, some 6 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 The Big O Still in Business?
No. The Big O 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 Square Mile, RakaStaka, The Magic Roundabout, Dust Bubble. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 08167150
- Registered Name
- THE BIG O LTD
- Incorporated
- 2012-08-03 (ceased 2016-04-26)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 70100
- Registered Address
- Suite 2 The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1SR
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2013-10-31)
- Officers
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BRENNAN, Sandra
— director
Suite 2, The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1SR, England
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BRENNAN, Stephen Paul
— director
Suite 2, The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 1SR, England
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BRENNAN, Sandra
— director