Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Bonks After Dragons’ Den?
The Bonks appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 2. The business was a figurines furniture items. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The current status of the business is not publicly known.
The Pitch
Christine Clayton and Pauline Bacon walked into the Den in 2006 with a figurines furniture items. They were asking for N/A.
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 Christine Clayton and Pauline Bacon left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Bonks did not survive long-term. The company has since been dissolved.
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 Bonks Still in Business?
No. The Bonks 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 Alpine Cleaning, Empty Me, Kardocktor, Steak on the Stone. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 15125258
- Registered Name
- BONKSA LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2023-09-08 (ceased 2025-02-18)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 46160, 46410, 46420, 47510
- Registered Address
- 15125258 - COMPANIES HOUSE DEFAULT ADDRESS, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
- Accounts
- N/A
- Officers
-
YU, Zhiwei
— director
15125258 - Companies House Default Address, Cardiff, CF14 8LH
-
YU, Zhiwei
— director