Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Letterbox Guv'nor After Dragons’ Den?
The Letterbox Guv'nor appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 7. The business was a letterbox locking device. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2017.
The Pitch
Marios Evangelou walked into the Den in 2009 with a letterbox locking device. They were asking for £50,000.
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 Marios Evangelou left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Letterbox Guv'nor did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2017, 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 The Letterbox Guv'nor Still in Business?
No. The Letterbox Guv'nor 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 The Anyway Spray, Physicool Ltd, EP Paint Roller, Bee Automobiles. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 06895323
- Registered Name
- THE LETTERBOX GUV'NOR LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2009-05-05 (ceased 2017-01-31)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 72190
- Registered Address
- 9 Markham Close, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4BJ
- Accounts
- N/A (period ending 2016-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Gross Profit
- £492
- Net Profit
- -1679
- Period
- 2015-04-01 to 2016-03-31
- Officers
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EVANGELOU, Marios Costas
— director
23, Bayleyfield, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4GL, England
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EVANGELOU, Marios Costas
— director