Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Little Coffee Bag Co. After Dragons’ Den?
The Little Coffee Bag Co. appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2014, Series 11 Episode 9. The business was a coffee bag company. They secured investment from Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Carrie Bate walked into the Den in 2014 with a coffee bag company. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 33% 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. Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden offered £100,000 for 33%⅓, and Carrie Bate 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
The Little Coffee Bag Co. is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2014, 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 Little Coffee Bag Co. Still in Business?
Yes. The Little Coffee Bag Co. 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 Vini & Bal's Rustic Indian, Graffiti Artist, Jolly Days Luxury Camping, Slouch Mat. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 07764430
- Registered Name
- THE LITTLE COFFEEBAG CO LTD
- Incorporated
- 2011-09-06
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 46370
- Registered Address
- The Old House Hopstone, Claverley, Nr Wolverhampton, Shropshire, WV5 7BW
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-09-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £88726
- Employees
- 2
- Period
- 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025
- Officers
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BATE, Roger
— director
The Old House, Hopstone, Claverley, Wolverhampton, WV5 7BW
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BATE, Carrie Ann
— director (resigned 2019-03-21)
The Old House, Hopstone, Claverley, Nr Wolverhampton, Shropshire, WV5 7BW, England
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BATE, Roger
— director