Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Home Portable Oche After Dragons’ Den?
The Home Portable Oche appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 7. The business was a foldaway and portable oche. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Barry Steptoe walked into the Den in 2012 with a foldaway and portable oche. They were asking for £50,000 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 Barry Steptoe left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Home Portable Oche is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2012, 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 The Home Portable Oche Still in Business?
Yes. The Home Portable Oche appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at iCafe, Zapper, WeQ4U, Blue Green Yellow Dead Live. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.